Pretty vs. Effective Riding

Leave the Pretty for the Show Ring.   It is a universal truth that an equestrian must struggle with motivation from time to time. We all have busy schedules, vacations, or general ennui.  Occasionally horse lovers hit a plateau. Some, choose to make excuses while others reset. Today I was looking forward to a riding lesson with Ferrous. We’re preparing him for an Interscholastic Equestrian Association horse show at our barn at the end of October. The truth is, he has had the summer off becaus...