This week is the first show of the season for me and Vanessa. The first show is usually the most stressful for me because I need to do a lot of extra packing and planning to make sure everything is in order. There are a lot of things that can be done at the beginning of the show season that then you won’t need to ... Read More »

Last week I had the pleasure of trailering to Windsor Show Stables for a riding lesson in preparation for an upcoming horse show. I brought my jumper Vanessa whom I’m planning on showing in the level 5 jumpers at the first show I’m competing in this year. We worked a lot on adjustability and did a number of ... Read More »

This week I rode in a dressage clinic with a very well known and respected instructor on the East coast. While I am a Hunter/Jumper rider I value dressage as an important part of my training and fitness program. We began by working on getting my horse Vanessa to bend in both directions on circles and on serpentines in order ... Read More »

My brother Eoin is a farrier in the area and works on a number of horses at my barn Sycamore Stables. While working on horse’s feet is always dangerous, the most difficult horses are always the young ones as they are less patient and don’t have as much experience getting their feet done. This time around while ... Read More »

The spring is a time of year when many people set out on the task of buying a horse. There are a lot of things to consider when looking for a horse and it is extremely important that you take the right steps in finding it because horses tend to be long term investments. To begin with make sure you’ve identified your ... Read More »