Today I taught a lesson with a skilled rider and her seasoned horse that she’s owned for about five years. When we decided to buy him for her, we were aware that he came from an abusive situation.

Kate HealeyMay 2, 2020horse, horses, horse care, horse love, horse owning, horseback riding, riding, horse riding, equestrian, horse abuseComment

What to Do-And Why You Should Do It-When You Can't Ride

If you, like me, rely on an outdoor surface to ride, bad footing can ruin your day, week, month, even season. So rather than going slowly insane as day after day goes by without riding, let’s consider how we can combat the negative emotional, mental, and physical setbacks when riding isn’t possible.

Kate HealeyJanuary 27, 2020horse, horses, pony, ponies, horse riding, horseback, horseback riding, horseback riding utah, utah, equestrian, equestrian utah, eventing, barn, horse barn, horse owner, horse owning, horse care, horse lessons, riding, riding lessons, horse riding lessons, horseback riding lessons, horseback riding lessons utah, horseback riding instructor, riding instructor, instructor, horse riding instructor, winter riding, horse books, horse magazines, dressage, dressage riding, horse dressage, eventing barn, USPC, pony club, pony clubs, grooming, horse grooming, training, horse training, jumping, horse jumping, show jumping, Charlotte Dujardin, Valegro, Ingrid Klimke, eventer, Eventing, eventing lessons, groundwork, horse groundwork, horse tack, cleaning tack, tack cleaning, tack, fitness, equestrian fitness, rider fitness, yoga for riding, equestrian yogaComment

Considerations for Horse Buyers-Part 2

Segment 2 of our series explores some things to consider when looking for a horse to buy.

Kate HealeyJanuary 14, 2020horses, horse, pony, ponies, horse riding, horse care, horse owner, horse owning, eventing, barn, equestrian, horse sellers, horse adsComment

Chasing That Feeling

This sport is all about feeling. We are all just chasing feelings. Some people get accused of chasing ribbons, but it’s not really about the ribbon-a $2 piece of cardboard and material …

Horses in 4 Seasons

As horse owners, it’s as easy as finding horse manure on a horse farm to find something to complain about at any given season of taking care of our equine friends …

Kate HealeyNovember 21, 2019horse, horses, pony, ponies, horse owning, barn, eventing barn, equestrian, horse care, horse blanketing, horse showingComment

Considerations for Horse Buyers-Part 1

If you are thinking of buying and owning a horse, there are some considerations to take before jumping in with both feet …

Kate HealeyNovember 14, 2019horse, horses, pony, ponies, equestrian, horse owning, horse owner, horse care, barn, eventing barnComment

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