Horse Inspiration Archives

Horse Inspiration: New Friends Morgan Wagner and Endo the Blind Horse

Written by Chesna on November 10, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Every so often you see and a horse and rider that raise the bar on what you think is possible. This year Pip and I got to meet two inspiring new friends on our roadtrip to the Haras Cup in Magnolia, Texas, Endo the Blind and Morgan Wagner. These two […]

Horse Inspiration: Jessica Wisdom and 14.3 Hand North Forks Cardi Win at U.S. Dressage Finals

Written by Chesna on November 12, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Jessica Wisdom and her 14.3 hand Welsh Cob stallion, North Forks Cardi, are Washington state dressage heroes! These two have developed through the dressage levels together, and this past weekend inspired everyone with their fantastic win in the Grand Prix Open Freestyle Championship at the U.S. Dressage Finals in Lexington, […]

Horse Inspiration: Little Girl, Little Pony, BIG Jump

Written by Chesna on June 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment

The combination of a little girl and her little pony is guaranteed to be cute no matter their skill level or talent. But this diminutive pair–Philippa Lindh and her pony Two Tone Billy–are downright impressive! In a video clip shorter than they are, the pair easily clears a four foot […]

Horse Inspiration: Secretariat Races into History

Written by Chesna on June 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment

“Every horse should be able to run full speed, and know all the beauty and wonder of its strength.” – Hafiz In 1973 the Thoroughbred stallion Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes–setting a speed record for that race that still stands today–and securing the Triple Crown. The video of this race […]

Horse Inspiration: The White Lipizzans of the Spanish Riding School

Written by Chesna on March 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Lately I’ve been wanting to try a different approach to my dressage work with Pip. We’ve been practicing movements required for the highest level of dressage–Grand Prix–but we keep bumping into the same gaps/challenges in our training that prevent us from making significant progress. One way I stay motivated and […]

Horse Inspiration: Cute Foal and Child at Play

Written by Chesna on March 2, 2014 · Leave a Comment

We may be older and taller and have agendas and goals and ideas, but these two little ones remind us what the horse/human relationship fundamentally is all about…

Horse Inspiration: Ben Maher Discusses Show Jumping Success

Written by Chesna on February 20, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Yes, the above video is a promo. But there’s something to be said about a mainstream consumer brand producing a video highlighting the significance of the relationship between horse and rider. The British do love their equestrian sport. Ben Maher is a British show jumper and the reigning Olympic Gold […]

Horse Inspiration: Twelve Week Horsemanship Challenge with Emma Daily Kline

Written by Chesna on January 10, 2014 · 8 Comments

It’s the New Year. And for many of us, it’s also winter —> It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s dark. And though we have every intention of riding and working with our horses, what actually makes us brave the elements to go out and do it? Well, if you signed up […]

Horse Inspiration: 214 Things You Can Do With Your Horse in 2014

Written by Chesna on January 2, 2014 · 5 Comments

It’s the New Year–soon to be the Chinese Year of the Horse–and many riders out there will be making resolutions and goals for their riding. Keep in mind that any activity you do with your horse is an opportunity to practice effective communication, to build your partnership, to learn, and […]

Horse Inspiration: Isabell Werth and Satchmo Ride Bareback for Fun

Written by Chesna on December 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Makes me smile to see that even Olympic riders–arguably some of the most polished and professional riders out there–still like to hop on bareback and have fun with their horses! My own foray into dressage began exactly like this–riding bareback in a halter on an older dressage “schoolmaster” and simply […]