Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

With so many equestrians turning to the internet now in order to up-level their knowledge and skills, the ‘online equestrian coach’ is a title that is popping up everywhere.  It leaves many riders scratching their heads and wondering just how someone on the other side of the world could possibly help them in their riding.  […]

The feeling of being stuck where you are is not a good feeling. I think that we can feel stuck at some point in our lives. I’ve also noticed that once we have acknowledged this is how we feel, it becomes all we can think about!  Your riding progress, or the lack thereof, is the […]

There is a particular image many of us have in our heads when we think of retired racehorses or OTTBs. It usually involves a sleek, beautiful athlete, prancing around. The sun glistening off its deep, beautiful coat. The same coat drenched with sweat… Unfortunately when we think ‘thoroughbred’, it is easy to also think ‘a […]

OTTBs or retired racehorses are often one of the most rewarding types of horses to work with.  Yes, sometimes the ‘can’ require more effort than other horses or ponies.  However, most dedicated OTTB owners will tell you that, in their opinion, they give more of themselves as well. OTTBs have also been previously ‘conditioned’ to […]