After two, very long, painful, and rather boring weeks being injured, I am FINALLY back in the saddle….
Week 8: Indy Update! Group Lesson, Framing & Collection
10 Most Common Injuries for Ex-Racehorses
One of the most undervalued aspects of a comprehensive equine education, in addition to having a solid understanding…
7 Easy Exercises You Can Do With Your Horse Even When You’re Injured
It sucks being injured. You’ll get no argument from me on that front. But possibly worse than any…
Being Productive While Dealing With Setbacks and Injuries
As everyone knows, accidents happen and they’re often a game of inches. Inches between safety and catshrophe and…
Week 5: Our First Solo Ride and Indy’s First Group Lesson!
This week we’ve been super busy preparing for a big clinic we host semi-annually at the farm for…
My First Ride On An OTTB
Holy sh*t folks, we’ve arrived. I’ll be honest. I wasn’t expecting to ride an ex-racehorse today… but I…
Learning From Past Mistakes
The first horse I ever met was a workhorse. I was born and raised in New York’s North…
Taking What The Horse Gives You
As the fiancee of a barn owner in the horse boarding business, I can tell you that I’ve…
Beginning With The Basics: Starting My Retired Racehorse Retraining On the Ground
Since Indiana Jones arrived at the farm in late August, it seems like everyone is asking me, “So…
Maybe He Should Have Been A Clydesdale?
Indy Update! He’s cute. He’s quirky. He’s also a giant baby who’s earned the nickname Orchid after presenting…
Exit With Caution
I had an oops moment. And in that moment I realized how lucky I was. It was really…
Day 1: Training an OTTB
Before Indy got off the trailer I spent the week prior reading just about every book I could…
Meet “Sure Prize” aka Indy
When the trailer rumbled down the driveway I’ll admit, it felt every bit as awesome as Christmas morning…
Are We Really About To Buy A Horse Off Facebook?
Whenever you have to retire a horse before you expect to you’re in for a long haul. It’s…