The Green Horseman

Sweet Itch is anything but sweet. In my years of treating Nahe I have learned that a multi-faceted approach is the best way...and there's never enough prevention to stop the itching in the first place. Read more to learn what I have tried and what seems to be working for us.

Last week Stanley and I had a moment in the spotlight as we got a professional photoshoot done. The smoky air took away our golden hour but replaced it with a soft moody ambient glow. I'm always self-conscious but I am so glad we did it and I love the photos.

Since reading "Brain Training for Riders" by Andrea Monsarrat Waldo my riding has exponentially improved. The book changed my life. In her newest book released May 2026 The Imperfect Ride, I once again am experiencing a huge shift in my world; I'm learning to fly and I'm defining my own brand of joy.

Some weeks are busier than others. Normally hauling my horse to one activity in a week is exciting but we got around to doing it twice this week...and had an all-new experience later on!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

The Season Begins in Upstate New York