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Is it time to repair your riding boots?

Is it time to repair your riding boots? You finally have your boots broken in and you no loner want to part ways with them! I know! The perfect fit and comfort makes you not want to part ways, however holding off on boot repairs can mean the end of your favorite pair of boots. […]

Adrienne Lyle on Working Through Issues in the Contact

Adrienne Lyle on Working Through Issues in the Contact When a horse does not understand how to take the contact and accept the bit, it can be challenging as a rider to know what to correct, what to wait through and what to let slide on by. This video shows a great example of how […]

Collecting the Canter with Debbie McDonald

Collecting the Canter with Debbie McDonald Collected canter lays the foundation for the upper levels, there is a pivotal point in training where an awesome collected canter will enable all of your upper level movement to either shine in the spot light or fall to pieces in front of a heavy judge. With the possibility […]

The Walk Pirouette with Charlotte Bredahl Baker

The Walk Pirouette with Charlotte Bredahl Baker Walk pirouettes can be a tricky thing to do in a test. You are limited for time and space and often finding the panic button is easier than the collected walk button. Ending in disaster like pirouettes. Take some time at home to school your pirouettes. Working through […]

Curb Bit Basics for the Double Bridle

Curb Bit Basics for the Double Bridle Time to move up? Selecting a double bridle is one of the most exciting moments in the journey up the levels, however selecting the bits can be a daunting task with a lot of variables at play. In this video Beth Haist from the Horse of Course talks […]

DIY Horse Trailer First Aid Kit with Lisa Marie

DIY Horse Trailer First Aid Kit with Lisa Marie Hint: This one is awesome enough to keep around the stable too! Lisa Marie Beckweth travels to shows a lot with plenty of kids and horses in tow. So I asked her what she takes along with her to ensure that everyone comes back in one […]

How often should you clean your boots?

How often should you clean your boots? Hint: It is not as often as you might think! Which is good news if you are like me and tend to live in them as you walk around Wellington all season. Mac from Woody’s of Wellington, did however tell me that I should not be driving in […]

Is your snaffle bit too big?

Is your snaffle bit too big? We have all seen the horse with the bit hanging out the side of it’s mouth, but for a horse with a narrow pallet looks can be deceiving when it comes to bit fitting. In this video Beth Haist from The Horse of Course shows us some simple things […]

How to Properly Clean and Polish Riding Boots

How to Properly Clean and Polish Riding Boots I would be the first to admit that I clean my bridle more than I clean my riding boots! In this short video Mac Thompson from Woody’s of Wellington shows us how to quickly clean and polish riding boots to make them last longer. I am sticking […]

Horse Show Food, Eating for the Ideal Performance State

Horse Show Food, Eating for the Ideal Performance State Sports nutrition and sports psychology go hand in hand. We all know this! Ever try to be nice to someone when you are hungry, yeah, me too! So it would seem obvious that when we head out the door to a competition we should be packing […]