10/25/2026
Question of the Week 🐴
This week's question: What's one way you can tell a horse is getting tired or sore?
Next time you're out with your horse, pay attention and see what you notice.
Last week I asked my students: What's one thing you check on your horse before you ride to make sure they're safe and comfortable?
Here are three of the answers I heard:
- "Checking that there's nothing caught under the saddle, and if you're not riding with a saddle, making sure your reins aren't twisted."
- "Checking their feet."
- "Saying hi to them."
I love that range. A good horseman checks the gear, the body, and the relationship. Saying hi counts too, because a horse that trusts you is a safer horse.