Morgane Schmidt
The Idea of Order: Weather and the Non-Refundable Show Entry
A fine example of Murphy’s Law in action. →
The Idea of Order: Heading to the Barn in the Summer…
You might as well just call it a wormhole. →
Training in the Right Way: Let’s Talk About Spurs…
And their purpose and how to use them correctly (rather than like a jerk). →
The Idea of Order: Too Much Social Media
When Doom Scrolling hits a little too hard…. →
The Idea of Order: Riding in June…
Welcome to the Inferno. →
Training in the Right Way: Why We Don’t Pull in Dressage
This week I’m tackling another reader submitted question, this one focusing on why we pulling on the reins →
The Idea of Order: Only Equestrians — Manure Edition
More equestrians really should moonlight as gastroenterologists… →
The Idea of Order: Diet Time…
Who’s terrible idea was this anyway? →
The Idea of Order: Clinic Day Conversations With Your Horse…
Because nobody enjoys being the weekend’s entertainment. →
The Idea of Order: Equine Sensitivity…
Legit or a clever ruse? →
The Idea of Order: Your Planner vs Your Horse’s
Because some of us have to *work* around here to support this three-ring circus. →
The Idea of Order: The Epitome of Equine Rudeness…
Because there are actually levels… →
The Idea of Order: Requests My Horse Ignores…
Because really what I have to say is more of a *suggestion* anyway. →
The Idea of Order: Tack Addiction
I really have to stop filling up those internet ‘fantasy’ shopping carts while I compare prices… →
Unpopular Opinion Time: Dressage Needs Another Half Halt
We in the dressage community, specifically in the US, need to have some difficult discussions regarding the lack →
The Idea of Order: Equestrian House Shopping
… because it takes a special someone to recognize the beauty of ‘Living Quarters Chic.’ →
Training in the Right Way: Unraveling the Half Halt
“The half halt is a beautiful, effortless way to ask your horse…” The half halt is many things, →
The Idea of Order: Lies We Tell Ourselves, Part 3
Because equestrians are generally an optimistic lot. →
The Idea of Order: Spring is in the Air…
Or at least the resulting hair is… →
The Idea of Order: Horse Order Form…
If only it were this easy. →
The Idea of Order: Discussing Training on the Interwebz…
Wasn’t a super swell idea during the early days, still is fairly horrible. →
The Idea of Order: Evening Riding
Because what better way to get your cardio in than by trying to catch your steed for a →
The Idea of Order: Nope.
Because some days and some activities should be optional. →
The Idea of Order: 24 Hours Sans Destruction?
Nope. 25 minutes. Tops. →