Upon request I have created a video to demonstrate the rein sequence I created after years of fixing horses and their confidence issues with the bit. Ideally this sequence would…
MichaelaDecember 20, 2018
~The Swing in Balance ~ By Marie Iserbyt There is a lot to say about balance. Micaela Love inspired me to think about it from the first day we met…
MichaelaSeptember 6, 2018
We often talk about a “sweet spot”, or a “no spank” or “no pressure” zone in horse training. Today I wanted to talk a little bit more about this idea…
MichaelaAugust 26, 2018
If you have ever taken a lesson with me then you know the emphasis I put on going through a "pre-flight" list at the beginning of each riding session. The…
MichaelaJune 6, 2018
Put your Seven Games to the test by incorporating them into this flowing pattern! The "Sideways Dance" is a great way to build connection, test your horse's yields and most…
MichaelaApril 19, 2018
Below you will find a video that shows one of my go-to patterns. The Falling Leaf Pattern is one I encourage my students to build as a rote skill. This…
MichaelaApril 2, 2018
The close of this week brought Jerome and I home from an international trip and into a state of reflective thankfulness. I am still playing catch up and am a…
MichaelaMarch 11, 2018
This month enjoy a post written by Annemarie Meerkerk! Annemarie is a dedicated student of the Parelli program and is visiting from The Netherlands. She has been here for four…
MichaelaJanuary 25, 2018
A few weeks ago, Tessa and her horse Casper trailered from the Santa Cruz area to come into training for her winter break between semesters. Tessa’s goal is English pleasure,…
MichaelaJanuary 8, 2018