It’s hot, hot, HOT outside. At least here at Horse Nation HQ. Since there’s no set temperature when it is or isn’t safe to ride, it’s important to know how to prevent, recognize, and treat heat stress in horses. Read on for more: (more…)
May 13, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Predictable Spooking
Less predictable than you might guess. (more…)
May 6, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Excuses
Some are more ferocious than others. (more…)
April 29, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Equestrians Socializing…
It’s possible, with the right crowd. (more…)
April 22, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Making Good Choices is Hard…
Particularly if you’re a fragile quadruped with a death wish. (more…)
April 15, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Lunch at the Barn…
Because dirt clearly builds your immune system. (more…)
April 8, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: First Show of the Season
Who needs to be lunged? (more…)
April 1, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: What’s Your Horse’s Love Language?
Hint, it’s probably not words of affirmation… (more…)
March 25, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: What the Vet Says vs What You Hear
I mean, it’s basically the same thing… (more…)
March 18, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , mercurial , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: The Word of the Day is ‘Mercurial’…
Like feral, but with slightly more sass. (more…)
March 11, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , no gym required , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Horses at Home
Because part of Livin’ the Dream involves never knowing what it means to sleep past 7:00 am… (more…)
March 4, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Grey Horse Show Prep
God help you if you have a 7:30 am ride time… (more…)
February 25, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #communication , #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , habits are hard , spice rack , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Deciphering Your Dressage Tests
Because writing comments at breakneck speed doesn’t often result in excellent penmanship… (more…)
February 18, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #communication , #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , habits are hard , spice rack , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Communication
Sometimes it’s harder than you’d think… (more…)
February 11, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , habits are hard , spice rack , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Decorative Fly Masks
You wouldn’t think there would be that much room for questionable decision making and yet… (more…)
February 4, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , habits are hard , spice rack , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Self-control Is Hard…
… much like good choices and the ground. (more…)
January 28, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , spice rack , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Winter Spice…
Less useful for baking, more appropriate as a substitute for Jet A fuel. (more…)
January 21, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: What’s YOUR Horse’s Favorite Chew Toy?
Anything expensive is an appropriate answer…. (more…)
January 14, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , magic hat , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Who’s Sound Sensitive?
Obviously it’s my horse…. (more…)
January 7, 2026 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: The Wrath of Winter
Nothing escapes unscathed. (more…)
December 31, 2025 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NEW YEAR'S , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: New Years Resolutions, Mare Edition
We could all learn a little from a mare… (more…)
December 24, 2025 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , do it for the plot , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: This Christmas, Do It for the Plot…
And also, treat yourself… (more…)
December 17, 2025 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Seasonal Joy…
Because who doesn’t like snacks? (more…)
December 10, 2025 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , fat or fluffy , santa letter , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: Your Horse’s Letter to Santa
Because he’s *obviously* been VERY good this year…duh (more…)
December 3, 2025 Morgane Schmidt Morgane Schmidt , the idea of order #DRESSAGE #OLYMPICS , #Dressage Showing , #Dressage Training , #Equestrian Horror Movies , #Forward Thinking Dressage , #NonTraditionalBreedinDressage , #summer , #THANKSGIVING , classical dressage , competition dressage , dressage levels , Dressage4Kids , fat or fluffy , The Idea of Order Comments Off on The Idea of Order: No One Needs an Elf on the Shelf Anyway…
Seriously? Why is this a thing? (more…)
