The Green Horseman

Welcome to the Green Horseman; a start-up guide to horses and horse care based on the experiences of the average recreational horse-owner.

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Recently I've been pushing myself to get out of the comfort zone, to break away from perfectionism, and to give myself permission to strive towards goals which once felt out of reach.

Summertime Schooling

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Today is a two-for-one. I review Purina's Replenimash as an electrolyte for inclement weather and also for a post workout recovery. I also mention my combination use of Purina SuperSport for Stanley's post-workout "protein shakes." Whether you want to help your horse recover or you want to help your horse hydrate during challenging environments Replenimash has proven to be effective time and time again for me.

The Sunday Review: Purina Replenimash

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Do you love or hate fireworks on the 4th of July? A brief discussion on some of the ways we can help our horses cope during the holiday's fireworks displays.

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A Neuroscientist and a cowboy join forces to bring us a book called Evidence Based Horsemanship. Dr Stephen Peters shares with us the horse's neurobiology while Martin Black elaborates giving real life examples. This book aims to improve horsemanship and horse welfare by helping us humans understand our equine companions better.

The Sunday Review: Evidence Based Horsemanship

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With several shows successfully completed so far this spring I chose to run at another three-phase event, revisiting a familiar farm (Hitching Post Farm) for their second schooling horse trials.

Another Three Phase Under Our Belts: A Fun Weekend Getaway to Confirm Our Growth as a Partnership

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A messy middle is called a middle because you're not done. “Most of your experience enduring the middle miles will be couched with uncertainty. You’ll feel like you’re wading through an ocean of unknown depths and inhabitants—in the dark.” ― Scott Belsky, The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture

Messy Middles

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After an April that left me spinning, we enjoyed a May that helped me get my head back in the game and reignited my love of riding.

May Days Flown By

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On this month's Book Club: Liberty Biscuit by Melanie Sue Bowles is an excellent young reader fiction novel and can be an enjoyable easy read for adults. This is book one of a two part series.

The Sunday Review: Liberty Biscuit

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The Sunday Review: Eway Backup Camera

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It's amazing how cruel our minds can be...and I recently struggled with a week or two of serious self-doubts and shame. If I had given up on riding I would not have had a chance to remember why we love doing all of this.

Crashing (out) but Refusing to Burn

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On This Month's Book Club: Ambition, Book One of the Eventing Series by Natalie Keller Reinert. This book follows a young eventing trainer as she strikes out on her own. She has a chip on her shoulder and a whole lot to learn.

The Sunday Review: Ambition (The Eventing Series Book 1)

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If you compete with your horse, you need to know your rulebook. Are you up to date on the microchip rules?

Pet ID Week: Microchipping and What You Need To Know

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The Season Begins in Upstate New York

I was incredibly fortunate to get a leg up on this year’s training by taking two amazing weeks in Aiken, SC. I came home supercharged and motivated to keep the momentum up but I was also met with all the challenged and obstacles that typically compete for my attention here at home. I decided upon coming home to give Stanley a week off to rest and recharge. In the meantime I had to return to my…

The Season Begins in Upstate New York

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After my impulsive Black Friday purchase, I found the Insta 360 Go was a fun to use POV Camera, Read on to find out more!

The Sunday Review: Insta 360 Go Ultra Camera

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What's in your first aid kit?

Are You Prepared? Preparing Your Horse's First Aid Kit

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The Sunday Review: Moonbrew

OVERVIEW: As long as I can remember I was a kid who struggled with sleep. My parents would pull their hair out trying to get me down. My dad would spend so much time reading me a book or telling me stories. I would sometimes ask him to rub my back. My mom once told me that while I was riding in my car seat as a baby my eyelids were getting heavy….I kept fighting it off. While she was focused…

The Sunday Review: Moonbrew

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At Long Last: Thoroughbred Baby Photos

At Long Last: Thoroughbred Baby Photos