I’ve seen this phrase many, many times in horse ads, where the seller says the horse is “AOT friendly.” I’ve also seen ads placed by buyers looking for an AOT friendly horse. But it doesn’t seem like there is any kind of definition around this term, and it means different things to different people. I’m… Continue reading What is an AOT Friendly Horse?
3 Time Saving Tips for Horse Shows
There’s nothing worse than rushing around trying to get everything done before you get in the saddle. I’ve been there too many times to count! Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks that shave some time off my prep – or at the very least, save me from getting a few new gray hairs… Continue reading 3 Time Saving Tips for Horse Shows
My Horse Won’t Wear a Curb Bit
I think at some point in life, everyone will encounter at least one horse that seems to despise the curb bit. No matter what bit you try, no matter what you do, the horse goes around with a stiff neck, clenched jaw, and nose straight out. So what are some things you can do to… Continue reading My Horse Won’t Wear a Curb Bit
How to Make a Saddle Seat Bun When You Have Short Hair
I usually have very short hair – at least, short enough that I can’t make a ponytail (or much of one, anyways). The video below shows how to make a bun when you have short hair (and even shows a few techniques that will work for people with long hair, too!). As long as you… Continue reading How to Make a Saddle Seat Bun When You Have Short Hair
Show Mistakes to Avoid
We all want to make the best show we can, but it can be difficult to dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s. But to be competitve, especially against horses that are being prepared by grooms and pros, we need to make sure all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed. Here… Continue reading Show Mistakes to Avoid