One of the most important questions we can ask a horse is a quiet one. Can you stand still and be calm in your body?

Because very early on, often without meaning to, we start equating bravery with more . More height. More speed. More pressure. More tolerance from the horse. And when bravery is framed this way, it doesn’t just shape how riders ride, it shapes how they think, how they measure success, and how they learn to listen (or not listen) to their horses. For almost every rider we call brave, there is often a horse dealing with confusion and frustration. For every young rider excused w

Bringing your own pony to camp is a great way to build a stronger partnership, develop your skills, learn alongside other riders and of course, have fun. Some of my favorite core memories were from horse camps. I still remember the feeling of jumping my personal best in tip n out, putting on a play with my friends (I can still remember the play was about sheep somehow) and figuring out clues from an amazing race. Taking care of my pony was always a highlight, late night chec