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My first pony ride at 10 changed everything—even as he bolted back to the stables with me clinging on, I knew it was where I was meant to be. Now, after 40+ years with horses, breeding warmbloods for 25 years, and a parallel career building technology solutions, I’m combining my two passions, the love of horses and creating practical horse management tools for people who love horses as much as I do.
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The Complete Guide to Lunging Your Horse: Techniques, Benefits, and Safety
Lunging your horse is far more than simply having your horse move in circles around you. This fundamental training technique, which dates back centuries in classical horsemanship, serves as a cornerstone of equine education and…
Understanding Dressage: The Principles and Objectives of the Sport
Dressage is a French term loosely translated to ‘training’ and is a horse riding discipline of a rider and horse riding to a set of instructions involving different movements of the horse. It is described…
Dancing Through Time: The Evolution of Dressage
Dressage, often described as a dance between horse and rider, is an exquisite form of riding that focuses on the graceful harmony and precise movements of the horse. At its core, dressage is about developing…
From Ground to Saddle: Backing Your Young Horse
The process of backing your young horse is one of the most important moments in a young horse’s journey. Backing is a significant step in the lifelong partnership between the horse and rider. This initial…
Understanding Hay Analysis Reports: A Complete Guide
For most horse owners, hay represents the foundation of their horse’s diet—often making up 50-100% of their daily forage intake. Yet despite this critical importance, many of us make hay purchasing decisions based solely on…
Top 5 Common Mistakes Horse Owners Make When Feeding Their Horses
As horse owners, we all want the best for our horses. Yet when it comes to feeding, even the most well meaning among us can make mistakes that impact our horses’ health and performance. After…
The Silent Whispers of Horses: Understanding Equine Body Language
One of my favorite times with my horses is when I sit in their stable listening to the gentle munching of hay, their eyes soft, ears relaxed, a gentle swishing of their tail and one…
Divine Steeds: The Sacred Role of Horses in Roman Religion and Myth
In ancient Rome, horses weren’t just useful animals – they were sacred beings with deep religious significance. Romans saw horses differently than we do today, viewing them as connections to their gods and as symbols…
Feeding the Performance Horse: Nutrition Strategies for Different Disciplines
When it comes to equine athletes, the old saying “you are what you eat” couldn’t be more true. The feed that goes into your performance horse directly impacts everything from energy levels and muscle development…