A Horse in Miracles

Gag Bits, Mouth Shutters, and Martingales, Oh My!

Sun, 13 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Learning to stop or slow down our horses with slack in the reins goes against most of the training we see. But it is through release, not confining equipment, that we achieve the best results with our horses no matter what discipline we ride.

The Hardest Part

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:30:00 GMT

The biggest misunderstanding I hear is that people think working with horses in this more refined way takes more time. I suppose in the beginning stages it seems like it does. But you need to consider your return on investment.

Star-struck Students in the Celebrity Clinician Culture

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:45:00 GMT

These days there are so many clinicians who catch our attention and our approval. There are hundreds of clinicians on T.V., internet, in magazines, and even in the cinema. The world doesn’t have just accomplished horsemen and women now, we have.....

Take the Time it Takes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:15:00 GMT

Sometimes we are tempted to rush things along with our horses because we have our own agenda or a client is paying us and they don't want us 'wasting' time and money. Don't fall for lies. Take the time it takes and get the ultimate payoff.

Flying Lessons – Part 4... Cleared for Takeoff

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Kristine takes her last lesson for flying certification. She conquers The Devil Fabric, channels Lucille Ball, and spends a little time in Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoes.

Flying Lessons – Part 3

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Kristine shoots herself in the foot, hangs from hoops, and learns to take a compliment all in the name of becoming a better reining horse rider and teacher.

Flying Lessons – Part 2

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

We continue to follow Kristine through her experiences in trapeze class that helps her become a better learner and teacher with horses.

Flying Lessons

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Learning about learning, teaching, and horse training on the flying trapeze.

Reflections on Overflexion

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:45:00 GMT

The sport of reining is all abuzz, but unfortunately not for good reasons. An EponaTV video posted in May 2011 on YouTube revealed a professional reiner using a questionable method in the practice pen at the FEI World Final in Sweden.

Do you really need those spurs?

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT

I used to wear spurs over a decade ago to train my horses before I knew there was another way. In fact, I couldn’t wait to ‘earn’ a new pair of rock grinder spurs.The rowels have many points and are very sharp to the slightest touch.....