Running Martingales, Draw Reins and German Martingales – A Physics Lesson

These types of devices are quite commonly used throughout many disciplines, and I believe it’s very important to understand how they work and why you would want to choose one over the other (or maybe none at all). Running Martingales A running martingale is very popular as a training tool and can be used with… Continue reading Running Martingales, Draw Reins and German Martingales – A Physics Lesson

How to Ask a Trainer for Help Getting Into the Ring

If you’re like me, you often find yourself trying to figure out how you’re going to get in the ring without help. It’s certainly possible – but it’s much easier if you have someone to help with the little things. Holding your horse for mounting. Pulling your pant cuffs down and dusting off your boots.… Continue reading How to Ask a Trainer for Help Getting Into the Ring

Why Do We Ear Up Horses?

I had my last practice ride before our show last night, and enlisted the help of my non-horsie husband to come ear Loki up. He’s never done it before (and spent about 10 minutes trying to figure out how to crack the whip while I was grooming him). So after we were done and in… Continue reading Why Do We Ear Up Horses?