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Learn to Speak 'Equestrian': Lesson Edition

“It takes about 10 minutes to engage his brain.” Translation: He’s a total spaz and…

Hawley Bennett-Awad: Don’t Rush the Learning Process

Hawley Bennett-Awad is a Canadian four-star eventer who competed at the 2004 and 2012 Olympic…

My Trainer, aka My Life Coach

By Wendy Angel Trainers are wonderful human beings. They make it possible for you to…

Decoding Trainer-Speak

Anyone who has learned a second language knows that it can be difficult to master.…

Olympic Dressage Rider Tackles the ‘Good, Bad and Ugly’ in Equestrian Sport

It takes a brave man or woman to stand up in front of a room…

Do Dogs Really Belong At Horse Shows?

Walk through the barn aisle at any horse show and you’re bound to encounter a…

Spicer's Corner: I Need Professional Help

I want to tell you a story about a British dressage rider called Steph Croxford.…

My Vet Told Me Not To Vaccinate My Horse. Wait, What?

My horse breathed a long and heavy sigh as we waited in the the air…

Killer Instinct: How Competitive Are You?

For some, horses are a relief from the stresses of work and school. Others would…

Is Horsemanship Dead?

Opening eyes refers to the process of learning what you don’t know. It can be…