Pressure, in the context of horse training, is not merely physical; it can also be emotional and psychological.

When you step into the world of horse training, you might envision a magical transformation: an unrefined horse morphing into a...

Throughout the Bible, we are called to follow God, to allow Him to take the lead—much like a horse following the gentle tug of a lead rope.

A willing "yes" cannot be attained through force, fear, intimidation, or coercion. True consent arises from a place of comfort, trust, and :

My goal is to create situations where my horse wants to say "yes" and if I receive a "no", there is no correction-simply redirection.

Training does not trump welfare ... But quality training is an integral part of welfare.

Fear, anxiety, and obsessive thoughts have dominated me for a long time. They have stolen the joy from things I once loved. I used to...

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ GRAPHIC PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTION - This blog includes photos and description of a postmortem surgical exploration...

Horses are reactive by design. Your horse is not throwing a tantrum. She not trying to make you look bad. He is not lazy. They don't have...

We are excited to announce a few big changes coming to our barn in 2023! While some of these may be surprising, please know we have...

As many of you know, we like many others in the Northern Nevada and Northern California region, have recently dealt with Pigeon Fever at...

Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a relationship: Within this relationship you have no voice...Maybe it’s your first one, or maybe...

For those who may not know, I happily accepted a position as a Veterinary Assistant at Comstock Equine Hospital in July. I have the...

6 months. That is what separates these two photos. The first was taken at the holding facility of the kill buyer the day we picked...

After several years and close collaboration with the talented veterinary team at Comstock Large Animal Veterinary Hospital, we have...

In that sleepless first night, I had a lot of time to think about what happened and what it meant for me moving forward.

Being "nice" and being "kind" are two very different things.

I see you....wondering if your horse would be better off with someone a little more handy. I see you feeling like you're not small...

I should have got the water buffalo. That thought would cross my mind on several more occasions as the journey unfolded with the lanky...

In 2015, my now-husband, Dan, convinced me we were ready to compete in our first Extreme Mustang Makeover. If you are not familiar with...