What is so compelling about carriage driving?

With thousands of stock horses registered every year, why not look into a rare breed to support?

It’s not my fault when a horse is struggling or has been mishandled.

What is behind the name “Willow Grove Conservatory?”

From a young age these musicians dedicate themselves to their instrument and bringing compositions to life. Can we learn something from them in the horse world?

How deep do we dig to find out if our horses are capable of doing what we request?

Cruelty is fairly easy to spot but how about indifference?

Article by Eric Louradour for Grand Prix magazine translated into English

The bit being a non-aversive communication center opens endless positive pathways between horse and rider

With education and practice, the hand can facilitate exquisite communication with the horse’s mouth

That moment when the rider smiles…that’s what I remember.

Sometimes answers can be hard to come by…

So why French guys? Why Versaille and Saumur, Pluvinel and Raabe? What’s the big deal?

The rising tide lifts all boats.

What do we mean by this phrase?

“I cannot hope to be creative, mindful, joyful or fully present if I am trapped in an internal prison. How in the world can I expect a horse to want to joint me there? ”

If I gain the wisdom of another’s lifetime, I gain a lifetime

Creating moments that can be remembered but never duplicated