~Kirsten's Corner~
How Much is Too Much? So this topic has been on my mind for the past 9 months or so.... Really since I started training both myself and my horse for the classic 3-day: How much is too much? How hard can I push this horse? How high can we
~Kirsten's Corner~
How to Condition a Beast Eventer Conditioning you say? So you want to get your beast eventer as fit as possible! You want your draft cross (or other non tb horse) to be fighting fit out there on xc galloping right along with those nimble thoroughbreds! Said thoroughbreds get fit
~Kirsten's Corner~
Are You a Creative Rider? When you are riding or working with horses, when you come up against a road block, do you keep drilling the problem? Never changing how you are asking? Never assessing the situation? For instance, if your horse has problems picking up the canter/correct lead,
~Kirsten's Corner~
"Hospital or Back On" Before I even get into this topic I want to start off with a few ground rules. First, WEAR A FREAKING HELMET. Second, these are my personal opinions and thoughts, everyone is different. Third, please use common sense and air on the side of
~Kirsten's Corner~
One Step Forward, Three Giant Leaps Back... So right off the bat I apologize if this comes across as whiny... But you know what? I think I need to whine a wee little bit. The Beast Mare herself has been not quite right since November at this point... If we
~Kirsten's Corner~
I'm Allergic to Barn Drama So it almost goes without saying that the horse world is filled with drama. I like to say I am allergic to drama, I literally just want to take care of my horse, ride, learn, get better, compete, maybe pick up a ribbon
~Kirsten's Corner~
Do you ride a Girafferator?Does your horse have the bending and suppleness of a refrigerator? Is his or her favorite head set reminiscent of that of a giraffe? I'm here to tell you, I understand! Beast Mare! STOP IT! PLEASE?! PUT YOUR DANG HEAD DOWN! Spring 2013
