Safely Hosting a Clinic
Friday, September 25 2020
By Armand Leone and Jessica E. Choper
Hosting a clinic at your facility can be beneficial for a number of reasons. It can provide marketing opportunities for your farm, generate revenue and offer a fun learning experience for everyone involved. … [Read more]
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Eventing with Boyd Martin
Friday, September 18 2020
What are your tips for a jog outfit?
The veterinary inspection at a three-day event is a little bit about presenting your horse to the ground jury to make sure it’s fit and sound for the competition, and a little … [Read more]
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The Summer That Never Was
Wednesday, September 16 2020
By George Williams
The summer that never was: Yes, it sounds like the title of a book you might have read while at the beach during a normal summer. In many respects, as youth coach, this past summer basically feels … [Read more]
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Combating the COVID Challenge
Friday, August 28 2020
By Margie Sugarman
I’m experiencing anxiety with going back to horse shows post-coronavirus. I find myself worried about catching the virus or spreading it to my family, even with all the precautions in place. How do I cope with the … [Read more]
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Protecting Your Horse Out on a Lease
Wednesday, August 26 2020
By Armand Leone & Jessica Choper
Leasing out your horse can be a beneficial situation to both of you. Perhaps you’ve gotten busy with your career or your family and you don’t have much time to ride, but you don’t … [Read more]
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Reflecting on Retirement
Wednesday, August 19 2020
By George Williams
Our family recently retired a 10-year-old gelding. These are the moments that tend to make us pause to reflect on why we do what we do. As we get older, one of the many questions we grapple … [Read more]
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Coursewalk with Heather Caristo-Williams
Friday, August 14 2020
What do you consider when suggesting that clients move up a division?
When determining the right time to move up divisions, I like to make sure that both the horse and rider are confident. I want them to have had … [Read more]
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Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
Tuesday, August 11 2020
There’s a lot of talk about your new conditioning pool. Can you tell us about it?
One of the great things about working with US Eventing Team Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander is he’s a constant source of new ideas. One … [Read more]
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Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
Wednesday, August 05 2020
What do you think about ponies as a kid’s first mount?
In my opinion, there’s no better mount when you’re a kid than a pony. I was lucky that when I was 11 years old, my parents bought me a … [Read more]
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Resurrecting Confidence After an Injury
Friday, July 31 2020
By Margie Sugarman
I haven’t ridden for a decade; I stopped riding after a bad fall. I decided to do things that scare me, riding included, before the end of 2020. How do I help my confidence return and get … [Read more]
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