In the United States, we have a very strong emphasis on rider position. There’s an entire discipline dedicated to it, in fact. That’s great, in theory, but the problem arises when function becomes secondary to the way it looks. Function...

We get it -- braiding can be tricky. Between the rubber bands, yarn, spray, scissors... the list goes on. There’s a lot to keep track of and trying to apply perfectly looking braids on a moving animal isn’t as easy...

The very first thing I want to explore when I’m told that a horse is “dull” or “lazy” is whether or not that horse is living life behind the leg because he’s actually afraid or unsure. If not, the rider...