The Idea of Order: Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDER, #VALENTINE'S DAYLeave a comment

If you have a horse you’ve got a Valentine.

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The Idea of Order: Gym?

February 7, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

…that’s for sissies.

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Editorial: On Vorst & the Court of Public Opinion: How Do We Move Forward?

January 29, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#EDITORIAL, DRESSAGELeave a comment

In the wake of a controversial dressage video and the subsequent internet fallout that blew up social media last week, Morgane Schmidt Gabriel delivers some real talk: how do we move forward productively to improve the sport?

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The Idea of Order: Ponies…

January 24, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#theideaoforderLeave a comment

…so cute and fluffy on the outside; evil incarnate on the inside.

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The Idea of Order: Optimum Operating Ranges…

January 17, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

…to survive winter riding with your youngster.

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The Idea of Order: Starting the New Year Off Right…

January 10, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

…begins with not getting yourself in trouble.

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Product Review: Solo Equine Swerve Bridle

January 8, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, Product Review#PRODUCT REVIEWLeave a comment

What’s not to love about beautiful tack? Particularly when it’s well made and economically priced.

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The Idea of Order: 2018 Equestrian New Year’s Resolutions…

January 3, 2018Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#2018, #New Years Resolutions, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

… sort of.

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The Idea of Order: A Pony Under the Tree…

December 20, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Shady, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

… is really a SHADY plan.

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Product Review: Equestrians Against Normalcy

December 14, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, Product Review#horse games, #PRODUCT REVIEW, Equestrians Against NormalcyLeave a comment

Morgane Schmidt Gabriel rounds up some friends and some adult beverages to test-drive this card game for crazy horse people and their ilk.

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The Idea of Order: Someone Has a Sense of Humor…

December 13, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#theideaoforderLeave a comment

… but it may not be me this time of year.

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The Idea of Order: Find Your Joy…

December 6, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Joy, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

… just not too much if you want to fit into your breeches in January.

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The Idea of Order: Thanksgiving Is Over…

November 29, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#CHRISTMAS, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

… Christmas, anyone?

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The Idea of Order: Top Ten Things I’m Thankful For As An Equestrian

November 22, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THANKSGIVING, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

… A compilation of sorts, in comic form.

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Product Review: The Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Dressage Girth, Take Two

November 21, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, Product Review#TOTAL SADDLE FIT, #Total Saddle Fit Dressage Girth NEWLeave a comment

This review looks at an updated version of the Shoulder Relief Girth AND a review of what is likely the most well-made fleece cover I’ve come across.

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The Idea of Order: Blanketing…

November 15, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#BLANKETING, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

… is more expensive than you’d think.

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The Idea of Order: RIP Sunlight…

November 8, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#DayLightSavingTimeSucks, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

Or why Daylight Saving Time is a cruel trick.

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The Idea of Order: Trick or….

November 1, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#HALLOWEEN, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #Trick or TreatLeave a comment

Truth?

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Weekend Wellness: Product Review of the TheraPlate

October 26, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, Product Review#PRODUCT REVIEW, #TheraPlateLeave a comment

Everyone’s favorite barn appliance! Morgane shares her findings after her two-horse 90-day trial.

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The Idea of Order: Pumpkin Spice Everything…

October 25, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#pumpkin spice, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

Pretty sure that’s a thing.

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The Idea of Order: Carpe Diem?

October 18, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#Carpe Diem, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

Or trouble for Future You?

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The Idea of Order: What Do Horses Cost?

October 11, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

Everything.

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The Idea of Order: Fall

October 4, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#fall, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

More a noun than verb these days…

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The Idea of Order: Lunging at the Show

September 27, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

Or another example of how horses are liars.

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The Idea of Order: The End is Nigh…

September 20, 2017Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#THE IDEA OF ORDER, #Winter is comingLeave a comment

… or something like that.

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