Lonely T Ranch Loves Lame Horses
Remarks posted by Megan Preisler at Lonely T Ranch about riding lame horses are something altogether different. WTF is that?! A lame horse has more heart because this crazy nut-job forces them to work through…
In The Media
Posts and Articles of topics related to time relevant, political and social issues, and those which are involved in media-covered events.
If Dressage Could Save Itself
Just a few days ago I wrote about how unacceptable it was that Shelley Browning, an amateur Dressage rider, was allowed to complete not one but two rides at a show the weekend before. Her…
Shelley Browning Demonstrates Blatant Abuse in a Dressage Test
UPDATE [01-26-2018]: A recording of the Friday ride has been shared with me, and posted. You’ll find it at the bottom of the article, after the commentary from her Thursday ride. The commentary is still…
Gerry Cox Needs a Horsemanship Lesson
See Update Below. I’m absolutely stunned. I wasn’t expecting to see what I did in this video from Gerry Cox. I’m not 100% sure what I was expecting because so much horsemanship is a blatant…
How Archaic Are Cribbing Rings?
How is this the first time I’m hearing about cribbing rings? Maybe you aren’t familiar with them either. They aren’t something I would ever imagine on my own. How does anyone, especially those committed to…
More Evidence the FEI Supports Horse Abuse
Just a few days ago, the FEI suspended Danish 5-star judge Leif Törnblad on the basis of a complaint made by the Dutch Equestrian Federation. Members of the Dutch Equestrian Federation include Sjef Janssen and…
The Confusing Clarification of the Monty Roberts Abuse Video
Back in 2014, I asked the question, “is it ever right to passively witness horse abuse?” in response to a video that shows Monty Roberts attending an event which included horrific and prolonged abuse of…
Dressage in Crisis
Dressage is experiencing a major crisis. This is not new, there has been a Dressage crisis happening for more than a decade. Competitive Dressage has been actively rewarding individuals who abuse their horses in the…
Jørgen Olsen, Master of Yanking on Horse’s Mouths
Jørgen Olsen is a horseman from Denmark, and according to Eurodressage, Jørgen Olsen is the “Master of Piaffe”. I think they got confused and meant to say he’s the “Master of Yanking on Horse’s Mouths” instead. “If…
How We Ignore Our Horse’s Fear
Every day, equestrians of every discipline openly ignore the horse’s fear or choose to explain it away instead of confronting it head-on. The list of excuses is nearly endless, but so many try to claim…
The Video That Shows All That is Wrong with the Horse Community
See updates further down this page. I’m almost speechless and still trying to process what I just watched. Is this intentional, accidental, or what-the-fuck-all? [fbvideo link=”https://www.facebook.com/writingofriding/videos/1511079282272647/” width=”640″ height=”480″ onlyvideo=”1″] Having problems? Watch video on Facebook….
Is this YouTube DIY Noseband Hack really from Susan Jaccoma?
It’s been quiet around here lately, but today I break the silence to say “WTF internet?” This might be a complete joke of a video, but it is terrifying to know that someone, somewhere is…
Watching the 2016 Rio Olympics Equestrian Games?
Please reconsider tuning in this year to the 2016 Olympic Games at Rio, at least the Equestrian portion. I’ve written about why it would be great if you tuned out during the Equestrian portion in…
Clinton Anderson isn’t an Asshole
There are so many ways Clinton Anderson could be described, but asshole doesn’t quite fit the bill. Although he self-labels himself an asshole, “if your definition of an asshole is someone who tells the truth,…
Horse abuse still allowed at Falsterbo Horse Show
The Falsterbo Horse Show has just concluded in Sweden, and just as it happened last year we see that horse abuse is still being allowed in the form of Rollkur LDR. Naturally, people are outraged…
“Just a Moment In Time,” The Argument to Excuse Horse Abuse
To those who say it’s “just a moment in time” to any image showing blatant abuse against the horse; here’s 100 ‘moments in time’ for you to briefly ponder. These aren’t once-in-a-lifetime moments, these are…