On Learning: The Application of Knowledge
Did you miss earlier editions of this series? Click here to catch up. “Learning is not getting stuff inside of your head—it’s getting stuff back out of your head!” These were the words of wisdom
‘Heart of a Lion, Position of a Pessimist’ and Other Cross Country Tips from Bromont Rising Coach Rodolphe Scherer
The riders, grooms, and volunteers were in for a treat earlier this month at the MARS Bromont Three-Day Event: Rodolphe Scherer, the current cross country coach for the German team, was in attendance as a
A Foot in Both Worlds: Arielle Aharoni Balances Eventing Ambitions with Show Jumping Education
In the Devon arena eventing class a couple of weeks ago, Arielle Aharoni and Dutch Times (Goodtimes – Alino Queen, by Michellino) may have had an advantage over their fellow eventing competitors: not only do
‘You Are Our Future’: The Bromont Rising Under-25 Program Is Back (+ Dressage Tips from 5* Judge Cara Whitham)
Bromont Rising was the brainchild of Bromont organizer Sue Ockendon and the late Steve Blauner. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the program is back in full swing this year, with the first installment
Does Remote Coaching Work?
Once every two weeks, I trailer over to my dressage coach’s farm for lessons. She’s rarely there. She spends the winter season in Florida, but she has a built-in camera in her arena at her
Acronyms for Amateur Riders
As an aspiring amateur rider (I am currently a professional, but my goal is to be an amateur with a full-time career who rides horses as well), I was thinking the other day about the
Horses and Graduate School, Part IV: Beware the Pitfalls of Perfectionism
As Ema Klugman navigates her way through law school and a professional riding career, she’s taking us along for the ride. You can catch up on previous editions of this column here. I had a conversation with
The Growing Trend of Expensive Young Rider Horses
Talent is broadly distributed in the horse industry, but opportunities are not. In a previous article, I wrote about the barriers to accessing equestrian sport and the corresponding lack of diversity in the industry –
On Education, Part V: Does What You Do Need To Be Who You Are?
Did you miss Parts I – IV of this series? Click here to catch up. “First find out what you are capable of, then decide who you are.” – Tara Westover “If your whole life
Horses and Graduate School, Pt. III: What Wintering Up North Taught Us
As Ema Klugman navigates her way through law school and a professional riding career, she’s taking us along for the ride. You can catch up on Pt. I here and Pt. II here. View this