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Refine Your Dressage and Horsemanship Skills with An Online Coach
How can an online dressage coach help you? Let me show you!
Laura
Oct 74 min read
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Finding Balance and Confidence in the Canter - Part Two
Dressage training exercises for improving the canter in your dressage horse.
Laura
Oct 64 min read
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How Does Weather Really Affect Your Horse's Performance?
Learn how weather can affect your horse and his performance and how to adjust your training routine for maximum success!
Laura
Sep 174 min read
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Finding Balance and Confidence in the Canter - Part One
Learn how to find balance and confidence in the canter with this exercise!
Laura
Sep 164 min read
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How to Improve Your Posting Trot
Tips to improve your riding position at the posting trot in dressage.
Laura
May 283 min read
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How to Ride in a Clinic for the First Time
How to know if you and your horse are ready to ride in a dressage or western dressage clinic.
Laura
May 44 min read
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When Is My Horse Ready for Spurs? As a Rider, When Am I Ready for Spurs? And How to Find the Right Spur.
Learn when and how to use spurs in dressage and western dressage riding.
Laura
Apr 164 min read
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Tips for Selecting the Perfect Saddle for Western Dressage
How to choose the best western dressage saddle for you and your horse.
Laura
Apr 67 min read
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How to Create an Unbreakable Bond with Your Horse: The Secret to Building Trust Like Never Before!
Building a solid bond of trust with your horse is not just a goal—it's the key to achieving harmony during training and performance in...
Laura
Mar 314 min read
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Tips for Selecting the Perfect Dressage Saddle
Finding the right dressage saddle for your horse is crucial for any horse owner. A proper fit will not only enhance your riding...
Laura
Mar 234 min read
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Develop a More Secure Leg Position
Are you constantly losing your stirrups? Do you feel like your legs and feet are bouncing all over the place? Read this!
Laura
Mar 162 min read
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How to Ride a Better Canter Transition
I'm convinced canter transitions are one of the most difficult and most under-rated things we do as horse/rider teams. Especially the...
Laura
Mar 93 min read
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Uncovering the Impact of Hoof Care on Equine Performance: A Surprising Perspective
What kind of riding do you like to do with your horse? Maybe you ride hunters or jumpers... or are you a western rider? Reining, maybe?...
Laura
Mar 25 min read
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Equine Behavior: A Closer Look Through Dressage Training
Understanding equine behavior is vital for anyone passionate about horses. Whether you are a novice rider or an experienced horse owner,...
Laura
Feb 234 min read
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How to Decode Equine Body Language: Understanding Signals for Effective Communication
Understanding the body language of horses is crucial for anyone involved with these amazing creatures. Communication with horses isn't...
Laura
Feb 175 min read
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January 2025 Team Recap
At the beginning of the year, I posted a fun challenge for my fellow horse folk: This January --> Start with an empty jar. Every week,...
Laura
Feb 52 min read
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Air Quality and Your Horse
What a week it has been in Los Angeles... and we're still not out of the woods! Whether you were directly impacted by these fires or not,...
Laura
Jan 202 min read
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Can My Quarter Horse Do Dressage?
Can I do dressage with my Quarter Horse? Well, of course you can! Yes, Laura... I've read your blog posts and heard everyone else's...
Laura
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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Going in Circles
The 20 meter circle is a simple yet crucial training tool that helps improve your horse's suppleness, flexibility, balance, and strength.
Laura
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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What to Expect When You're Horse Shopping - The Vet Check
So you're shopping for a new horse... and after kissing many frogs you think you've FINALLY found your Prince Charming! (Or Princess - we...
Laura
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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