Category: Lessons/Academy

2007 Ohio Academy Riders Tournament Results »

The American Saddlebred Horse Association of Ohio hosted its annual High Point Award banquet on 1/19/08, which included the Ohio Academy Riders Tournament Results. Although not specific to Morgan horses, many young riders that participate in Morgan horse shows begin their riding careers in Academy programs.
As described by the American Saddlebred Horse Association:
The American Saddlebred […]

Kids and Helmets »

I have a daughter that rides and, as a mother I have a responsibility to keep her safe. With that in mind, the question of whether she should wear a helmet should be a “no brainer”, right? Well, as it turns out, the answer is not as easy at it seems. I don’t think I […]

Ode to the Riding Instructor »

I don’t know how they do it. I really don’t. What kind of constitution must a person have to be able to be a riding instructor. I don’t care if they are considered good, bad or anything in between, they all seem to have nerves of steel (and extremely good poker faces). In addition to […]