I just recently came off of a ‘killer trip’ again with my most long term agent, Christiane Noelting of the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center in Vacaville CA, where I saw 150 of our valued California clients in less than two weeks. It was – as always – wonderfully gratifying to […]
Thoughts on the Certified Horsemanship Association Conference, Amarillo TX Read More »
I recently returned from a very successful teaching clinic in Germany for Saddlefit 4 Life® and had the opportunity to once again work with some excellent equine ergonomists and some stunning horses. What I found really interesting is the amount of animal welfare concerns that have become the basis for
The Sense of Touch Read More »
While this question may almost range into the field of anthropomorphization (ascribing human characteristics to an animal), your horse’s ‘happiness’ or being comfortable is probably of critical interest to you as his owner and rider. You know your horse better than anyone – instinctively, you know immediately when something is
How do you know if your Horse is Happy? Read More »
I want to preface this blog by saying that trainers are often the biggest assets in this industry.
Saddle Fit and Trainer Influence and Endorsements Read More »
Anatomy in general is a crucial factor in saddle fit, as is gender. Men generally have it much easier when trying to find a saddle that fits, because saddles have been traditionally built by men, for men. While women may have an inherent conformational disadvantage, with exercises and muscular development
Saddle Fit and Fit to the Rider Read More »
Cranial Nerve 11 (CN11) While this may seem like a rather dry conclusion to the little series on “Horses Behaving Poorly” it actually explains a lot. Over 50 million years of equine evolution have seen the stallion biting its opponents in the wither area to determine dominance and literally bring
Saddle Fit and ‘Bad Behaviour’ – Part II – Cranial Nerve 11 (CN11) Read More »
