The importance of work in the walk – Katy Barglow20210521185726

The importance of work in the walk – Katy Barglow

The walk, as the slowest gait, can be a powerful tool for riders and trainers. For the rider (and the horse!), the slower pace gives you time to think...
Warm up strategy for cold weather – Liz Hendrix20210521185642

Warm up strategy for cold weather – Liz Hendrix

In New England, where I grew up, it could get so cold the footing would freeze solid and the vets would warn us of lung damage from breathing too deep...
Yoga and the practice of riding the sitting trot – Christine Rossi20210521185620

Yoga and the practice of riding the sitting trot – Christine Rossi

YOGA :   The word Yoga comes from Sanskrit, the scriptural language of ancient India. Its root is the verb yuj, meaning to yoke or unite. The practice...
Getting used to show grounds – Tracey Hill20210521185207

Getting used to show grounds – Tracey Hill

How to acclimate your horse to the show grounds and help avoid/temper spooks in the show ring:  We asked Tracey Hill, Trainer at Wyvern Farm in Martin...
Staying Motivated after a Disappointing Ride – Brenda Peters-Beare20210521184654

Staying Motivated after a Disappointing Ride – Brenda Peters-Beare

To have experienced disappointment in a ride is both a natural element of equestrian commitment, as well as, an indication that the rider had an expec...
Preparing for the coming year – Rachel Saavedra20210521184132

Preparing for the coming year – Rachel Saavedra

Now that the season is coming to a close, what are your best practices for preparing for the coming year? My friends will be the first to tell you tha...