Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
As equestrians, we often labor under the delusion that we are the ones who are constantly teaching things to our horses; we are the trainers, we are the scholars, and we are the disciplinarians. But this isn’t the whole story – it rarely is – because sometimes horses give better lessons than humans. Sarah Williams explores the life lessons she has learned from hanging with her horses.
We get pleasure when we feel as though we have accomplished something, and we feel guilt, stress, and displeasure when it feels as though we have failed to accomplish something; that’s just the nature of life. From our horse’s perspective, goals are just as important, because horses are at their best when they have a strong leader. Sarah Williams explores riding with intention by setting goals.
Let’s admit it, when it comes to the “horse lifestyle”, we are all a little bit obsessed. We make sacrifices, change our schedules, deal with extra expenses and so on. Sarah Williams shares stories from fellow horse enthusiasts as to how they became obsessed.
When it comes to our horses, bad habits can truly make or break a good relationship, not to mention a good ride. Whether your intent is to simply hit the trails, or your desire is to get into the show pen, “busting bad riding habits” is a necessity. Sarah Williams identifies three common bad riding habits and provides help to bust them.
Are you a horse addict? Sarah Williams helps us define what being addicted to horses is all about.