Aubrey Graham
Product Review: Iconic Equestrian Original 2-In-1 Saddle Pad
If you’re looking for a saddle pad that will hold up to heavy use, keep your horse cool, →
Thoroughbred Logic: Intentional Riding, Part 1
“For most young/green Thoroughbreds… too much leisure and unfocused hacking can be a contributing factor for distraction, and all sorts →
Thoroughbred Logic: Surviving the First Week Off-Track
Aubrey Graham has brought home a number of fresh-off-the-track Thoroughbreds. In this week’s edition of Thoroughbred Logic, she →
Thoroughbred Logic: When Feet Are Really Bad — Mountain’s Story
Last week’s Thoroughbred Logic centered on typical post-track Thoroughbred feet and their commonly long toes and low, under-run heels. This week’s →
Thoroughbred Logic: Addressing the Thoroughbred Foot
To shoe or not to shoe? That is not the question in today’s Thoroughbred Logic. Or, more accurately, it may →
Thoroughbred Logic: Riding the Nervous Horse (Part 3)
“If they are going to go, best to set them up for success and go forward with them. There’s →
Thoroughbred Logic: Riding the Nervous Horse (Part 2)
“Just like his transitions, progress is incremental. We might take a few steps back before we go forward, →
Thoroughbred Logic: Riding the Nervous Horse (Part 1)
Many horse owners try to calm their horses’ nerves to make them more manageable through supplements and sedatives. →
Thoroughbred Logic: Go Forward.
“The only way forward is through, the only way through is forward.” In this week’s Thoroughbred Logic, Aubrey →
Thoroughbred Logic: Go Show
“The trick with showing in the early days of training is to keep your bar low – sometimes →
Thoroughbred Logic: The First Post-Track Ride
Aubrey Graham loves the first post-track rides. They often are simple versions of “let’s see how you move and what →
Thoroughbred Logic: Earning the Walk
“And while I go trotting or cantering along, I might be hoping for a walk, but I’m not pulling →
Thoroughbred Logic: The Mounting Block
This week trainer and Anthropologist Aubrey Graham discusses getting her horses accustomed to the mounting block. Find out →
Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: “Enough Rope”
“I have rarely seen a micro-managed horse get quieter when when a hand holds with down pressure near →
Thoroughbred Logic: Laughter as a Training Tool
It’s Makeover week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Staff writer Aubrey Graham is there competing with her Thoroughbreds. →
Magna Halter: Increasing Accessibility
A college project led Sara Yarger to develop the Magna Halter, a halter designed to make haltering horses →
Holiday Gift Guide: The Somewhat Last-Minute English Version
The holiday season is well upon us. Are you still looking for a gift for your favorite rider? →
Of Veterans and Horses, Part 3: Officer Ryan Hinkle
“At 42, there is finally no more embracing ‘the suck,’” explained Navy Veteran, Ryan Hinkle. “I no longer →
Of Veterans and Horses, Part 2: Jennifer Reynolds (Air Force)
“It is hard to explain… with the horses you form a connection that you didn’t know you could. →
Of Veterans and Horses, Part 1: Dogs
With Veterans Day this week, Horse Nation wants to celebrate and thank all the veterans out there. Personally, →
Standing Ovation: Detroit Horse Power
“When I step off the bus at DHP, I’m in a different world… horses taught me to never →
The RRP MegaMakeover and All the Overwhelming Gratitude
“I was (and remain) so overwhelmed with gratitude and love for those creatures, both two and four legged, →
Standing Ovation: Operation Wild Horse
Operation Wild Horse is the success story of Mustangs, veterans and one determined dressage trainer. Learn more about →
Not Ready? Do It Anyway: Aubrey & Boomer & Rhodie
“Frankly, I’m not sure that I ever feel ready with anything. I just do it anyway. And I →
Standing Ovation: “Humble,” Providing Underserved Communities Access to Horses in the Bay Area
Little by little, Brianna Noble is providing opportunities and breaking down the barriers to entry to the horse world for those →