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Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: ISO a “Safe” Horse

“What annoy[s] me so much about ‘safe’ is that it is unclear and massively subjective. My version of safe is not my client’s version of safe is not your kid’s trainer’s version of safe.” (more…)

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: 6 Horses To Be Thankful For

As horse lovers, most of us are pretty darned thankful for our personal horses. But as riders, there are certain types of horses for which we should be grateful. Here are six of them. (more…)

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: 4 Makeover Horse Typologies

Whether it’s the well-prepared horse or the one that had a number of ups and downs on its journey, there are certain types of horses you see at the Makeover. (more…)

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Fight Club

“I swear they know. They know when they’re up for sale, or people are coming to trial ride them. They know when there’s a big show coming. They know when your bank account has never seen worse days. And then they start up the fight club again …”

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Losing and Gaining Confidence: Having Unrealistic Expectations for Our Riding Level

“We’ve all been taught to reach for the stars and to keep trying when we fail. However, that sometimes puts us in a place where we expect too much of ourselves and our equine partners. We focus on the end goal instead of where we are in the present moment.” (more…)

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products: Match Making (The Ramen Redux)

When someone decides they want to be a horse trainer, rarely do they also say they want to be a match maker. But the truth of the matter is, that’s often what horse training and selling is all about. (more…)