Marcella Gruchalak

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Marcella Gruchalak

Improving Your Riding: More Pressure Is Not Always the Answer

“If something feels wrong, don’t default to more pressure, default to more curiosity. Ask questions. Investigate. Be your →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Triple Trouble: A Suspensory Shock

“Buns shaped who I am as a rider. His old injury shaped the name Triple Trouble because we →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Rainy Days

Enjoy these two photos of our readers riding in the rain! →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Horse Mustache

This horse’s mustache is nothing short of amazing! →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Mythbuster Monday: Using Electrical Tape to Braid Manes Is Better for the Horse’s Hair

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Ask AI Equestrian Edition: A Horse’s View of the Declaration of Independence

We’re back at it! Asking AI to create humorous equestrian-related content we call all laugh at. This time, →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Holiday Horse Names: Independence Day Paint Horses

Happy Independence Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Paint Horses with Independence Day-themed registered names. →

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Improving Your Riding: To Feel, You Need Body Awareness

If you don’t feel yourself, you surely won’t feel your horse. Skilled riders aren’t perfect. They’re present. They →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Sidepassing on Steroids

Sidepassing is difficult enough without the cones … →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Fantasy Farm Friday: Whispering Winds Ranch

How could you not want to buy a farm where the pastures stretch right into the sky? →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Hay Day

Enjoy these four photos of our readers enjoying a hay day! →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Improving Your Riding: Confusion May Come Out as Resistance

When confusion replaces clarity, the result looks like disobedience. However, a confused horse isn’t a bad horse, it’s →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Trick Riding

This is trick riding as far as we’re concerned. →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Mythbuster Monday: Horses Ridden in Dusty Arenas Have Diminished Lung Capacity

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Does →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Triple Trouble: The Roller Coaster Ride of Seasoning Hot Sauce

“…just like a roller coaster, the first few rides are wild and disorienting. Your heart races, your hands →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Reader Photo Challenge: Horse Dads

Enjoy this top photo of a very supportive horse dad! →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Improving Your Riding: Knowledge Isn’t Enough

“You can read every horse book, binge training videos, take lessons from top trainers, and still find yourself →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Foal Handler

Foal handlers don’t get paid enough! →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Holiday Horse Names: Father’s Day Paint Horses

Happy Father’s Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Paint Horses with Father’s Day-themed registered names. →

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Improving Your Riding: Train With Love AND Clarity

“Your horse doesn’t need perfection. She needs clarity and consistency. She needs you to be both kind and →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Tuesday Video: Hay Hair

This horse definitely isn’t using high end hair products! →

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Marcella Gruchalak

Mythbuster Monday: Horses Pant When They’re Hot

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Do →

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