I'm on vacation. So I'm sharing a previous Trauner's Tip. My first reshare. I've written new posts every week for almost 2.5 years.

Teaching Takeaways Rach Riding Academy part 3

Teaching Takeaways Rach Riding Academy part two

I always love visiting and working with my Michigan peeps. They are truly a fun loving group of humans and horses. They make me smile constantly. Thank you for the lovely weather while I was there. I know everyone thought it was hot, but I was enjoying the coolet temps.

Favorite Things Friday

With the excessive heat in Texas most of my rides, groundwork sessions and lessons are composed of primarily walk work. I'm not wandering aimlessly, I'm walking with a purpose. I am focusing on details of balance, straightness and relaxation in the walk. I'm focusing on accuracy of geometry and lateral movements. I'm working to develop different walks. All of this will work to improve our trot and canter when the weather shapes up.

91 degrees at 9p is not fun for anyone.

Every time I start a horse, I feel under prepared and under educated. I've lost count of the number of horses I've started. I used to be...

Teaching Takeaways Beausoleil Farms part two

Favorite Things Friday

We do not need to dominate our horses

Fireworks

I had a fantastic time in early June teaching at Beausoleil Farms. The Texas hill country has a beauty all of its own. Come join us in August!

Favorite Things Friday

Pausing to process will get you farther than drilling for perfection.

June Master Zoom Recording

Horses use compensation as a protection. Sometimes it is from an injury. Sometimes it is from how they are ridden. Sometimes it is from how they are housed. There are many reasons that horses compensate.

Master Zoom 7p cst

Favorite Things Friday

I just finished a zoom for a virtual lesson. I just want to say how each of you, that I get to interact with in person or virtually, inspire me. I have such great admiration for how each of you show up to learn, try your best to adjust for your horse, and learn from less than ideal situations. I appreciate how each one of you can examine the situation and change, learn, dust yourself off and show up again. I am honored to be part of your journey and I feel your frustrations t