It is often said that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master a skill. If we apply this concept to hour-long rides, that’s a minimum of ... More from HJU
Most of us equestrians are pretty budget savvy because we have to be. While it would be lovely to wake up to a few extra zeros in the bank a... More from HJU
It's hard to classify a horse as a "pet". They check a lot of boxes for that classification, but in many regards they fall into a group of ... More from HJU
We adult amateurs are a special breed. We aren’t like our adult counterparts, the professional riders who are typically polished, poised, ri... More from HJU
Owning The Mare, and especially branching out to a new state for vet school, has required a new level of independence on our part. While I'... More from HJU
It’s super fun to walk through a tack store and snag that beautiful pair of leather open front boots. The stitching is pretty, and the color... More from HJU
Any successful pro will tell you that a happy horse is key to success. What does it mean for a horse to be ‘happy’, and what’s the best way ... More from HJU
As summer approaches, and we all turn our attention to matters like showing and clipping, the importance of our horses having a soft and pli... More from HJU
There have been a number of posts lately on social media from fellow adult amateurs noting their struggles with their dressage journey. Some... More from HJU
Over a riding career of 15 or so years, four years in a heavily equine-related undergraduate program, and nearly two years into a veterinary... More from HJU
You may remember that I recently went to a lecture by Andrea Waldo (see my last two posts here: https://horsejunkiesunited.com/author/sue-va... More from HJU
