The Connemara pony originated in County Galway on the western coast of Ireland. It is thought that it is descended from the Irish Hobby...

I have to confess that my early attempts to lunge my horse, when I was a teenager, resulted in a tangle of lunge line, a horse that...

I suppose every activity we do has supports and barriers. Riding, perhaps, may have more barriers than many activities and sports. I'd...

This theme is something I come back to frequently, perhaps because my own connection to horses has been so long (at least 60 years), and...

My own personal journey of self discovery and my desire to become the best version of myself that I can be has led me to incorporate...

1. Pam, let me begin by stating that I’ve known you for several years – as an instructor, trainer, and expert in classical dressage....

The Spanish Riding School is not located in Spain, though its name would suggest otherwise. Rather, it is located in Vienna, Austria,...

No! It is the Lithuanian word for Easter eggs. I felt compelled to write a bit about the Lithuanian Easter egg, because my quest to...

I was first introduced to the concept of Balance Through Movement by my niece, Meg Eades, who is a fellow horse-lover, and all around...

In addition to having a great love for horses, I also have a great interest in exploring my roots - Irish on my father's side and...

Just as holidays can be a good time to have a special connection with your horse, they can also be a good time to send a card, letter,...

My cousin Elizabeth, who has lived in Boston her whole life, recently asked me if I do anything special for my horses for their birthdays...

In the first chapter of the book - Man and the Horse - the author explains why he considers horses to be teachers, which is perhaps the...

In the fall of 2021, at the age of 67, I happily checked one item off my bucket list....doing my Century Ride. The Century Ride, as far...

Have you always ridden the discipline you ride now? My interest in horses goes way back, as I've mentioned in earlier posts. The...

Do you have a favorite breed? Is that breed based on your riding preference or something else? Is your chosen breed suitable for the...

Do you share this show or book with someone? Has it influenced your riding or your life with horses in some way? As a kid, Walter Farley...

A small group of equine enthusiasts completed a study of the book "Gymnasium of the Horse" by Gustav Steinbrecht, under the leadership of...

What was it that inspired you to start riding? How old were you when you began riding? Was there a person or persons who supported you...

Over the years I've struggled with different issues or challenges, from physical ones to emotional ones to ones of attitude. For...