The Idea of Order: Time and Money…

March 4, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#HORSE POOR, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #TimeandMoneyLeave a comment

…two things horse people rarely have much of.

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The Idea of Order: Death by Dressage Boot

February 25, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#NewTallBoots, #theideaoforderLeave a comment

Or, why new boots are ACTUALLY a form of torture.

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5 Non-Traditional Breed Horses Who Are Rocking It at Upper Level Dressage

February 20, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#APHA Dressage, #AQHA Dressage, #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage, #Vanner Dressage1 Comment

It doesn’t take a $80k warmblood import to excel at the sport. Morgane Schmidt seeks advice and input from the riders of five “unorthodox” dressage horses.

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The Idea of Order: Bling in the Ring

February 18, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#THE IDEA OF ORDER, RingBlingLeave a comment

Or, why “Blinded by the Light” might be a great freestyle song these days.

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The Idea of Order: Lunging at a Show

February 11, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#circlegame, #horseshowshenanigans, #Itsnotyouitsme, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #theideaoforderLeave a comment

Really, it’s not you, it’s me….

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The Idea of Order: Packing your Trailer for a Show…

February 4, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#FirstWorldProblems, #HorseShow, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #TrailerApocalypseLeave a comment

…vs. the Apocalypse in your trailer when heading home.

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How to Turn a Donut Into a Pony in 10 Steps*

January 26, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#DonutHorse, #DonutPony, #PlayingWithYourFoodLeave a comment

*Pony may be smaller and less appealing than hoped for.

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Finding the Perfect Breeches: Good Luck With That

January 20, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#PerfectBreeches, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #UnfortunateSeamsLeave a comment

Or rather, breeches you should probably avoid like the plague. Same difference.

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The Idea of Order: Polar Fleece & Hay

January 14, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#Itchy, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

A *winning* combination… not.  At least someone is amused!

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The Idea of Order: Barn Cars….

January 7, 2015Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt, the idea of order#BarnCars, #THE IDEA OF ORDER, #WhatISThatSmell?Leave a comment

Only equestrians understand.

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The Idea of Order: If Horses Made New Year’s Resolutions…

December 31, 2014Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#NewYearsResolutions, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

They would likely still not make our lives any easier.

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Find the Perfect Gift For Your Trainer…

December 18, 2014Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#CHRISTMAS, #More than Wine, #The Perfect Gift, #TrainerGiftsLeave a comment

…because failure to do so could result in an indefinite ‘No Stirrups New Year.’

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The Idea of Order: Winter Coats…

December 17, 2014Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#I'mBuckingYouOffForThis, #No Coat, #THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

Or why horses also hate body clipping.

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The Idea of Order: Anyone Else Getting Lumps of ‘Pony Coal’?

December 10, 2014Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#THE IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

You know what I’m talking about.

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The Idea of Order: ‘Tis the Season…

December 4, 2014Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#IDEA OF ORDERLeave a comment

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The Idea of Order: The Irony of Equestrian Apparel

November 19, 2014Morgane SchmidtMorgane Schmidt#THE IDEA OF ORDER, equine apparelLeave a comment

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