How does a person define success in this industry? It’s a question I’ve been struggling with thanks in part to a series of events which have unfolded over the past few weeks. Although the set of circumstances seem unrelated, I’m …
Jill, from Connecticut, and I arrived at Orlando Airport in Florida at roughly the same time on the afternoon of Thursday, March 10th to begin our three-hour journey to the Fun In The Sun (“FITS”) Endurance Ride in Williston, Florida. …
Many riders who love their horses realize that they do not have enough time, enough knowledge or experience to help their horse develop to the level that the rider is seeking. Sometimes the best way to set both the horse …
Frigid cold temperatures (-45C with the wind chill) was the story of the weekend. And while I really would have rather curled up inside under the blankets with a big cup of hot cocoa, that wasn’t an option. Just because …
In 1989 Bill, Lynda Southam, Dave and Virginia Bint and I took Sherlock to his first dressage schooling show. Sherlock was born in 1981 and raced into his seventh year. I bought him in the early summer of his eighth …
I called one of the travel clinics and told them about my plans to gallivant across Mongolia on semi-feral horses being chased by wild and rabid dogs. I was hoping to get the most up to date information about when …
When presented with the opportunity to ride not once, but twice, on the same day, why would anyone say no? That’s the opportunity I was presented with this weekend. I started my day off in the usual way, with a …
Tuesday I put out lots of objects in the arena that were red in colour. One item was a red towel that we use when we sing “When You’re Happy and You Know It Catch the Towel.” Zelador loved the …
A post caught my eye this morning while I was scrolling and trolling through my morning news feed and for better or worse I feel compelled to comment on it. I’m pretty sure that my opinion will resonate with some …
Today we made a video of Zelador fetching his name when asked, “Find the card with your name on it.” And fetching my name when I said, “Find the card with my name on it.”
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We hope you can join us for the Ice Cream Social April 24. We are raising money for Equine Guelph. If you cannot come to the event and want to make a donation you’ll find all the information you need …
That was my motto this week. After last week’s wild bareback ride, this week I was determined to have a relaxing and enjoyable time. Thankfully, Luc seemed to agree. I had been a bit hesitant when Jen, Luc’s owner and …
Over the years I’ve created signs and told the horses what words are on the signs. More often than not the horses can pick out the sign I’m asking them to find. In this video there are three signs along …
Spring is around the corner. The frigid temperatures will be easing off, and the thought of riding without toes frozen to the stirrups is refreshing! Some of our horses have become couch potatoes through the winter. The last thing these …
I’ve been following the news about the atrocities being committed in the UAE endurance racing community and the inability of the FEI to ensure the safety of its equine participants. It is definitely sickening to watch these races from afar. …
