The Idea of Order: The Word of the Day is ‘Mercurial’…

March 18, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, mercurial, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: The Word of the Day is ‘Mercurial’…

Like feral, but with slightly more sass. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Horses at Home

March 11, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, no gym required, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Horses at Home

Because part of Livin’ the Dream involves never knowing what it means to sleep past 7:00 am… (more…)

The Idea of Order: Grey Horse Show Prep

March 4, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Grey Horse Show Prep

God help you if you have a 7:30 am ride time… (more…)

The Idea of Order: Deciphering Your Dressage Tests

February 25, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#communication, #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, habits are hard, spice rack, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Deciphering Your Dressage Tests

Because writing comments at breakneck speed doesn’t often result in excellent penmanship… (more…)

The Idea of Order: Communication

February 18, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#communication, #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, habits are hard, spice rack, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Communication

Sometimes it’s harder than you’d think… (more…)

The Idea of Order: Decorative Fly Masks

February 11, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, habits are hard, spice rack, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Decorative Fly Masks

You wouldn’t think there would be that much room for questionable decision making and yet… (more…)

The Idea of Order: Self-control Is Hard…

February 4, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, habits are hard, spice rack, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Self-control Is Hard…

… much like good choices and the ground. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Winter Spice…

January 28, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, spice rack, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Winter Spice…

Less useful for baking, more appropriate as a substitute for Jet A fuel. (more…)

The Idea of Order: What’s YOUR Horse’s Favorite Chew Toy?

January 21, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: What’s YOUR Horse’s Favorite Chew Toy?

Anything expensive is an appropriate answer…. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Who’s Sound Sensitive?

January 14, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, magic hat, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Who’s Sound Sensitive?

Obviously it’s my horse…. (more…)

The Idea of Order: The Wrath of Winter

January 7, 2026Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: The Wrath of Winter

Nothing escapes unscathed. (more…)

The Idea of Order: New Years Resolutions, Mare Edition

December 31, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NEW YEAR'S, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: New Years Resolutions, Mare Edition

We could all learn a little from a mare… (more…)

The Idea of Order: This Christmas, Do It for the Plot…

December 24, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, do it for the plot, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: This Christmas, Do It for the Plot…

And also, treat yourself… (more…)

The Idea of Order: Seasonal Joy…

December 17, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Seasonal Joy…

Because who doesn’t like snacks? (more…)

The Idea of Order: Your Horse’s Letter to Santa

December 10, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, fat or fluffy, santa letter, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Your Horse’s Letter to Santa

Because he’s *obviously* been VERY good this year…duh (more…)

The Idea of Order: No One Needs an Elf on the Shelf Anyway…

December 3, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, fat or fluffy, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: No One Needs an Elf on the Shelf Anyway…

Seriously? Why is this a thing? (more…)

The Idea of Order: Things I’m Thankful For…

November 26, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, #THANKSGIVING, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, fat or fluffy, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Things I’m Thankful For…

Besides every ride that my mare *doesn’t* yeet me… (more…)

The Idea of Order: ‘Tis the Season…

November 19, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, fat or fluffy, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: ‘Tis the Season…

For cookies … and maybe cognitive dissonance. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Opinions…

November 12, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, mare opinions, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Opinions…

Everyone has them…some more than others. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Law of Equine Consistency

November 5, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Law of Equine Consistency

They are consistently entropy. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Top Equestrian Horror Films

October 29, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Equestrian Horror Movies, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, halloweenh, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Top Equestrian Horror Films

Let me know if you want to partner on a screenplay. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Artistic Clip Jobs

October 22, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Artistic Clip Jobs

Another questionable life choice. (more…)

The Idea of Order: Sheath Cleaning

October 15, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #sheath cleaning, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Sheath Cleaning

Everyone’s favorite activity.

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The Idea of Order: Just Kidding,…

October 8, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, Spooky Season, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Just Kidding,…

Spooky Season is officially here.

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The Idea of Order: Fall Is Just Around the Corner…

October 1, 2025Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS, #Dressage Showing, #Dressage Training, #Forward Thinking Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #summer, classical dressage, competition dressage, dressage levels, Dressage4Kids, fall approaches, Half halt, The Idea of OrderComments Off on The Idea of Order: Fall Is Just Around the Corner…

Now whether that’s the season or your fate may very well depend on your decorative choices.

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