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…