Wisconsin winter is here! Luckily the brutal cold and snow has not graced us with its presence, it is definitely soggy outside. Which only means one thing…indoor arena work. A lot can be accomplished when you are stuck inside but we allRead more
Author: Donaulicht
Where I Got My Inspiration for “Fun With Ground Poles”
Wisconsin winters are long and cold. So it only makes sense to pack up the trailer and head to the warm state of Florida for a glamorous winter of sun, surf, and horseshows. But as wonderful as that sounds, forRead more
Ride Through Balance Workshop Gives Me New Insight Into the Rider-Horse Connection
What an amazing weekend of self-exploration and discovery! I had that incredible opportunity to be part of a “Ride through Balance” workshop at Sunflower Farm in Bristol, WI. Two days learning about four different modalities and how they take usRead more
The ‘Aha’ Moment in A Clinic
Every teacher has a teacher, no matter what the knowledge that you are trying to gain is. I would have to take off my boots and use my toes to count the amount of different trainers that have influenced me. Read more
What Carpe Diem Means to Me

Carpe diem is a simple Latin phase that translates to “seize the day” and this is exactly what I did when I decided to create my own training philosophy. The equestrian world can be a challenging and competitive place to startRead more