What I Wish I Could Have Told 11-Year-Old Me
I was 11 when I had my first ever riding lesson. My mom finally caved to my years of begging for it. She claims she waited until I was older so it was safer for
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The 8* Love Story of Daniel Clasing and Kaitlin Spurlock
I was planning on writing this blog about New Year’s resolutions. The usual: be a better person, use an oven for more than just frozen pizza, finally learn how to speak Spanish (fluently, not Spanglish).
...» Read More!William Micklem: Sunny Side Up
Embed from Getty Images It is so easy for us to have our sport ruined by a bad coach. The coach who focuses on everything that has gone wrong, the coach that winds you up
...» Read More!Perseverance and Wet Saddle Cloths
My good friend Dom Schramm always says, “Wet saddle cloths make good horses.” It’s a saying we grow up in Queensland (Australia) hearing from the time we start riding. I’m not sure of its origins
...» Read More!A Retirement Tribute to Cold Harbor from His Biggest Fan
Anyone that follows upper level eventing has undoubtedly heard of the legend that is Cold Harbor. Most recently “Bo” had been piloted by Dom Schramm, where I was lucky enough to meet him. To Bo
...» Read More!Unrealistic Expectations
Tamie Smith had a very successful year in 2015, the product of hard work and sheer determination. In her latest Athletux Equine blog, Tamie writes about the meaning of unrealistic expectations and making your dreams
...» Read More!Dressage Gold with William Micklem: The Variables for Dressage
Once the horse is “in gear” using the Constants, the right Variables are used for each progressive exercise and series of exercises. IMPULSION is at the heart of the five Variables, and the other four
...» Read More!Dressage Gold with William Micklem: The Constants for Dressage
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Constants and Variables for Dressage
Part B – The Constants
William Micklem’s acclaimed structure
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...» Read More!Why We Move Our Business South for the Winter
Warning: Red Bull, 5-hour Energy, Monster, coffee and jalapeño chips may be required. For nine months of the year, Meyerhoff Show Horses bases in Statesville, North Carolina, at John and Anna Gilbert’s Eight Bells Farm. To pack
...» Read More!Dressage Gold with William Micklem: Standing on the Shoulders of the Wrong Giants
The German scales of training have become predominant in dressage training in every European country in recent years. There is not a coaching manual or book that does not mention them, but on examination there
...» Read More!Dressage Gold with William Micklem: Good Dressage Equals Medals and Money
Good basic dressage training skills are the most important and most powerful skills for the whole horse industry. They are the key to opening doors to fulfilling potential in all equine activities for both horse
...» Read More!Training When You’re Not Riding
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Even during the festive season I enjoy refining my training even while not riding (whether that’s because I’ve enjoyed too much Christmas cheer Christmas Eve or too much Christmas
...» Read More!Becoming a Student of the Horse
We’re pleased to bring you a special guest blog from Athletux rider Dani Sussman, who expands on the idea of horses as teachers. Many thanks to Dani for writing, and thank you for reading! Be
...» Read More!Lessons Learned at the World’s Biggest Four-Star Event
The flight from London Heathrow to Richmond via Atlanta is a total travel time of around 10 or 11 hours. However, the long journey home from Burghley for me seemed to last for days. Even
...» Read More!A Dream Bigger Than Ourselves
Sitting atop a rooftop in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, the temperature and humidity feel like a light blanket wrapping around me. To my right are alumni to the Puerto Rican Olympic team with medals
...» Read More!Training Tip of the Week with Kate Chadderton: Perfecting Your Transitions
Normally at this time of the year I’d be in Australia enjoying time with my family and friends, eating pies and sausage rolls, checking out our young horses, and flipping burgers in my mum’s fish
...» Read More!Occupying the Horse on Stall Rest
From time to time, everyone finds themselves in a situation where their horse needs to be confined to a stall. Reasons can be many and varied from simply staying in out of bad weather to
...» Read More!Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club Brings Horse Community to Philadelphia
Traveling into downtown Philadelphia to visit the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club is a far cry from the preserved open space in Chester County that is just a short hour’s drive from the city. Juxtapose
...» Read More!Being Harveywetdog: Reflecting on Inspiration and Creativity
Our friend, David Robinson, sat down and wrote about his background as an equestrian videographer and where his journey has taken him through the years. It’s a great look into the behind-the-scenes of some of
...» Read More!Signs, Superstitions and Fate Come Together in Germany
What an incredible journey I have been on in Germany! Three days ago, I was offered a unique ride of a lifetime when I met Stephan Dubsky. I thought he was kidding when he on
...» Read More!The Migration Begins: Trailering Tips and Tricks
Unless your riding plans involve staying on your farm, you will at some point need to trailer your horse(s). Whether you’re heading down the road to ride in a clinic, two hours to a show
...» Read More!Fear of Caring Too Much
I found myself in the desert last week for a horse show. To get there I had to drive from Ocala to Lexington, Kentucky with Katy Long (who grooms for Jon Holling) to meet the
...» Read More!Keyholes: What’s the Point?
I am not alone in my disdain for keyholes on cross country. I’ve been contemplating writing this since a keyhole was featured as the last jump on the Plantation Field CIC2* and CIC3* a few
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