Friday, August 18, 2017



The 2017 season of "Movers and Shakers of the Horse World" continues with the Equestrian Aid Foundations (EAF) Executive Director, Louise Smith, on Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. EST time. Join us to hear life altering stories of hope and resilience and learn how EAF is keeping equestrian dreams alive. This event is FREE! Register to join in on the live call or listen to the replay later: Movers and Shakers of the Horse World- Equestrian Aid Foundation
“An equestrian's life can change in an instant so anyone who has ever been involved with horses can relate to Equestrian Aid’s mission,” Louise said, “We are ready to reach out to horse lovers across the country and, together, assist even more equestrians facing serious health challenges to overcome adversity and get back on their feet.”

Since joining EAF as Executive Director in March 2016, Louise continually provides expert leadership through her 20 years of experience in marketing, program development, fundraising, and administration. As a dressage rider and horse farm owner herself, she also brings a strong dedication to the Equestrian Aid Foundation’s mission, and a deep empathy with the challenges that their grant recipients face.
The Equestrian Aid Foundation has provided over $2.7 million in needs-based grant support and a promise of hope since its inception 21 years ago to breeders, farriers, grooms, riders, trainers and other members of the equestrian community who are facing life-changing or life-threatening health crises and need help to pay for basic living and rehabilitative expenses.
For more information on the important work the Equestrian Aid Foundation is doing, visit: Equestrian Aid Foundation

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Have you noticed that your students (or yourself) saddle seems to always be slipping to one side of the horses back? You are not alone.



Have you noticed that your students (or yourself) saddle seems to always be slipping to one side of the horses back? Or that one stirrup always seems longer than the other? You are not alone. This is a common riding challenge for riders of all levels. What can you do to help your riders get that saddle where it belongs? Try the tips in this article from the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association newsletter. (Pg. 16-18) You can click on the photos below and they will enlarge, or go to the GDCTA website to see the article in their newsletter at: https://issuu.com/gdcta/docs/newsletter_augv2 Make sure to watch the video that is included as you will be able to watch a rider go through the process.