The Overprotective Mother

Today, May 16, 2018, was my second horse ride of the season. It has been a bad year so far. My horse had been lame since January and calving has been awful. Here, in our part of Saskatchewan, we had…

Adjusting My Focus

by Vivian Depko I had a revelation this morning. I had just started my ride to check cows and their calves on a section of pasture and realized I spend my time being critical of my riding, level of skill,…

On the Bridge to Trust – by Vivian Depko

I rode out in the field today although it was windy. The sun was unusually warm for February in Saskatchewan and I didn’t want to miss a chance to ride my horse. As we rode along the trail, we passed…

My Arena – by Vivian Depko

I don’t believe that Cowboy Dressage was meant to be ridden only in an arena. The word “Cowboy” has to have a place in the discipline. You know me. I’m the one with the horse that looks shell-shocked in that…

Ode to Equids – by Pauline Long-Wright

The Human/Equid journey has spanned over 5000 years. A journey that has seen the Equid figuratively and physically carrying human development on its back. Though it began from base survival needs of food, early man soon saw the possibilities within…

Greetings from Pauline – by Pauline Long-Wright

I have been given the great privilege and responsibility of writing the Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage blog. I must admit my first reaction was one of panic; so I am now taking a deep breath and respecting the honor that has…