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May 28, 2024 by Lisa

The 5-Hour Rule for Equestrians: Achieve Riding Mastery

The 5-Hour Rule for Equestrians

You might wonder, what is the 5-Hour Rule, and how can this help me be a better rider? First, we have to understand the 5-Hour Rule for Mastering a Skill. The 5-Hour Rule is a simple concept that involves dedicating one hour per day, or five hours per week, to deliberate practice and learning in …

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October 2, 2023 by Lisa

Audio Riding Lessons for Equestrians

Daily Equestrian Journal

Have you ever wanted to take riding lessons, but because of your circumstances, it just isn’t possible for you? Have you ever wondered if you could DIY your own riding lesson program on your own while you are at home? I think I have shared with you that I am a HUGE fan of riding …

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October 19, 2020 by Lisa

No Stirrups November Is Coming

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Fall is definitely in the air. You can smell it, you can see it. It’s fall! And all the fall favorites are here, pumpkin spice everything, along with the fall colors. This can only mean one thing….. No Stirrups November is almost here! Yes! It’s that time of year when equestrians everywhere drop their stirrups …

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June 30, 2020 by Lisa

3 Things I Do Every Time I Ride

3 Things I Do Every Time I Ride

Riding habits. We all have them. And it’s in these habits that we can have different levels of success with our horses. So I thought it would be fun to share with you 3 things I do every time I ride my horses. These aren’t anything fancy or difficult to do. But I do find …

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June 9, 2020 by Lisa

Rekindling Your Riding Passion

Rekindling Your Riding Passion

How long have you been riding? Two years? Twenty? Or maybe more? I have been riding, or working around horses for the past 35 years. That sounds crazy to me. I mean, when I think about myself, I feel around 30 years old. So having enough experience to say that I have been around horses …

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April 13, 2020 by Lisa

Mini Milestones With Tik Maynard

Mini Milestones With Tik Maynard

The Olympics of Everything I am really getting into these masterclasses presented by Noelle Floyd. And I really enjoyed the first masterclass with Tik Maynard. The one big takeaway I learned was being the best at even the smallest things. ‘The Olympics of everything’ is what he says. And with this second Masterclass, I had …

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March 21, 2020 by Lisa

Anne Kursinski Masterclass By Noelle Floyd

Anne Kursinski Masterclass

It’s Time For A Masterclass! While I am not quarantined, at home, I know there are a lot of people out in the world that are. And if you are one of them, I hope you are doing ok. I hope you are finding things to do to keep your brain entertained. And with all …

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February 1, 2020 by Lisa

Noelle Floyd Masterclass Review

Noelle Floyd Masterclass

Last week I was thinking about how could I go about starting a lesson program with Plezant. I mean, I have this awesome horse, who has loads of experience as both a lesson horse as well as a show ring career. This was one of the reasons I decided to choose him. The other reasons, …

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November 30, 2019 by Lisa

No Stirrups November – Final Thoughts

Come Meet My Horses

Well here we are, the last day of November. Which means it is the final day of the No Stirrups November challenge. This is the first time I have ever committed to doing a challenge like this. And I did it!

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November 12, 2019 by Lisa

The Benefits of Riding Without Stirrups

woman riding a horse

I have been participating in not only one, but TWO No Stirrup November Challenges. And I must tell you, I wish I would have done this sooner. I really didn’t think about the benefits of riding without stirrups, until I actually made a point to start doing it. Intentionally. And many of my rides have …

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September 20, 2019 by Lisa

The Art of the Horseman Fair Is Here!

because of the horse

Oh yeah, it’s finally here! The Art of the Horseman online fair weekend is going on right now! I have been waiting for this! And I have set aside this weekend to immerse myself in learning, with this online equestrian extravaganza. If you have your free ticket, great! If not, go get your free ticket, …

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September 10, 2019 by Lisa

Because Of The Horse -Online Horse Fair Is Almost Here!

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Because Of The Horse… “We believe in challenging the status quo. By thinking differently. Observing and Understanding the Horse. Seeing Horsemanship As Art. We Challenge You To Do The Same. Become a Student of the Horse. BE the BEST YOU For Your Horse! Your Horse Deserves It!“ That is a quote from Paula Curtis, the …

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