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Brady’s Blog Feb ’12

Hamster and I have just started up again, riding after my broken thumb, which now just has a splint on it rather than a cast. He was tense today, but he relaxed whenever I talked [...]

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What’s New?

  We returned recently from the American Equestrian Trade Association, (AETA) show. Filled to the brim with vendors of all things horse, it makes one feel like a kid in a candy store! I had [...]

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Why Work With A Saddle Fitter

  If you’re heading off on a big endeavor, it’s often a good idea to have a guide along.  You wouldn’t attempt to climb Mt. Everest without a Sherpa, or head out on a week-long [...]

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Winter Excuses…

About 15 years ago I lived on the top of a mountain on a frequently traveled highway. In the winter when it was impossible to get my trailer out of the snow I’d lead my [...]

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Brady’s Blog January ’12

*Due to my broken hand, I am resorting to humor since I can’t ride at the moment* Curse My Luck! I have two bratty ponies. One is chubby, short and bratty! The other one has [...]

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Am I Ready for “Dancing With The Stars”?

Rhythm…either you have it or you don’t. I like to think I have it…maybe, but neither my horse nor my husband has natural rhythm.  I’m told you can encourage or teach a horse to have [...]

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Occam’s Razor and Saddle Fitting

“It’s saddle fitting, not rocket science.”  – Edie Tschorn When it comes to saddle fitting, there are quite a few different theories and schools of thought.  While most fitters will eventually arrive at the same [...]

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One Saddle For Two Horses?????

I’m usually up for a saddle fitting challenge, but to be honest, when I hear “I’d like one saddle to fit (fill in the blank) two, three or more horses, I gulp and look at [...]

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Brady’s Blog December ’11

Did you know there are a lot of similarities between skiing and riding? I asked one of my ski coaches, Dawn, if she thought skiing and horseback riding were similar. She replied that she thought [...]

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Puzzling the Pieces of Contact

My latest discovery is contact, a many layered concept. Everyone has heard about having even contact, some contact, soft hands, forgiving hands and so on. My hands have definitely improved and that has come through [...]

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    William Micklem designed the Micklem bridle to anatomically fit the horse’s head. It is made in such a way as to alleviate pressure in key areas and provide more comfort for the horse. It was the winner of the innovation award at BETA International in 2008.

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