So many riders want their horses sharper, quicker, and more responsive, yet end up drilling, micromanaging, and unintentionally shutting their horses down. Hall of Fame cutting horse trainer Lindy ...
Frustration is a human emotion, and it almost inevitably shows up in every rider's journey. The question is what you do when it does. In this episode, Olympic dressage medalist Laura Graves steps i...
Welcome back to No Stupid Questions, the nutrition edition with Dr. Harry Anderson. In part Part 2 we take deeper look at the physiology that drives your horse's behavior, metabolism, and overall h...
Most horse owners are trying their best in the feed room while quietly wondering if they are getting it right. You want your horse to feel calm, healthy, and steady in their body, but the informati...
Eventing is equal parts strategy, skill, and mental game, but for many riders it can feel like a constant battle to balance all three phases, keep their horse sound, and make real progress. How do ...
We're back with Season 2 of Dear Horse World, premiering on December 2nd! This season, we bring you some of the most iconic voices in the industry, featuring legends like Will Coleman, Lindy Birch,...
Some horses come with a few challenges. This one came with a list. In this episode of Ground Work Guys, Nick and Tik meet a mare who pulls back when tied, rushes off the trailer, fidgets for t...
Meg writes in about her daughter's experienced 1.25m jumper who's suddenly backing off liverpools (water jumps), and the Groundwork Guys, Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera, dig in to help rebuild hi...
Some horses just do not do spray bottles. One sound, one mist, and it is all over. In this episode of Ground Work Guys, Nick and Tik meet an 18-hand draft mare who panics at the very idea of ...
If your horse likes to stand a little too close for comfort, you know how fast "friendly" can turn into "please step back." In this episode of Groundwork Guys, Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera unpa...
If you've ever been late to a lesson because your horse suddenly decided the trailer is lava, welcome. Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera are here to help. In this first episode of Groundwork Guys, the du...
Season One of Dear Horse World changed the way so many of us think about riding and about ourselves. But there was no way to fit all the mic-drop moments into one episode, so here is Part Two. Thi...
Season One of Dear Horse World has been nothing short of transformative. In this special finale, Noëlle Floyd revisits the conversations that cracked open our understanding of what it means to be i...
Matt Brown has ridden at the top of the sport. But when he watched a replay of one of his proudest rounds, he didn't see a confident partnership—he saw a horse responding to pressure, not trust. Th...
Trailer loading isn't just about getting your horse from A to B—it's a skill. And like any skill, it depends on trust, preparation, and practice. In this episode of Dear Horse World, you'll hear th...
Equine Neuroscience in Action: Turning Science into a Stronger Bond In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Stephen Peters, we move from theory to application — how to take the neuroscience of learn...
From the Navy to Neuroscience: What Horses Can Teach Us About the Brain Before he became one of the most sought-after voices in equine neuroscience, Dr. Stephen Peters lived an entirely different l...
You love your horse—but your bank account? Not so much. If you've ever found yourself thinking "Can I really afford this?" while clicking "checkout" on supplements or showing fees, you're in good ...
What If the Calmest Person in the Arena Was the Most Powerful? Nick Dowers is a cowboy, a colt starter, a reined cow horse champion—and one of the most quietly revolutionary horsemen in the game. I...
Why is balance the word every rider hears again and again—but still struggles to master? In this special episode, 5* eventer and Grand Prix dressage rider Laine Ashker breaks down exactly what bala...
