Crystal ForsellMay 201 minUnderstanding Asymmetry in Your HorseAppreciate your horse's asymmetry through your own.
Crystal ForsellFeb 212 minGrace After Time OffGiving your horse some grace… There are times when your horse will get time off. Chances are, if your horse hasn’t been worked in a week...
Crystal ForsellDec 7, 20212 minAllowing Your Horse to Flow with Your IntentionsIn my training I always try to show the horse what I want, not what not to do. Same with small kids, if they are doing something you...
Crystal ForsellSep 14, 20212 minThe Magic in Letting GoLet it go! Let it go! And by “it” I mean your horse’s face. I see and feel more results in the let go part of the aid than I do the...
Crystal ForsellJun 9, 20201 minDecoding your Dressage TestWhy the negative comment on a 7 or higher? When I first started showing, I didn’t understand why sometimes I would get a negative comment...
Crystal ForsellJun 6, 20202 min6 Reasons to Try a Virtual Horse ShowReasons to Try a Virtual Show and 3 Handy Tips! Just a few months ago, virtual horse shows were mostly ignored. Then, overnight, they...
Crystal ForsellOct 15, 20192 minShow him the wayShow them the way. My coach used to tell me this in lessons with young horses long ago. It is an important theme we need to keep in our ridi
Crystal ForsellAug 31, 20191 minCreating Symmetry in Your Horse #1In my Facebook Group, Open Minds Dressage (check it out, all riders welcome), We recently began a group challenge with three exercises to...
Crystal ForsellMay 2, 20192 minDecoding Your Horse's FaceHave you ever noticed the little nuances in your horse's face? Your horse could be revealing important information about himself. ...
Crystal ForsellFeb 10, 20192 minBook Review: "55 Corrective Exercises for Horses", Jec Aristotle Ballou I purchased this book because I need some more ideas on developing more topline and correcting patterns of movement for my mare. I have...
Crystal ForsellNov 21, 20182 minFive Things Your Horse Really WantsAs we are drawing closer to that festive time of year filled with mistletoe and carols, it is also a time for reflection. I know so many...
Crystal ForsellSep 17, 20184 minSet Your Horse Up for Success: The Foundation and BasicsFoundation vs. Basics As riders, we hear the word, “basics” constantly. How many riders really know what that means and how to apply it?...
Crystal ForsellJul 21, 20184 minOne More Time!One of the harder things to master in training horses across disciplines is knowing when the session is done for the day. It’s a subject...
Crystal ForsellJul 12, 20182 minBook Review: "Acupressure for Horses", Ina GösmeierIt’s wonderful when we can have a professional to come to us and do some bodywork for our horses. Horse owners may not be able...
Crystal ForsellJul 10, 20183 minFive Ways Horse People Are Already Prepared for ParenthoodIf you’re a horse person thinking of babies this a must read! If you already have babies, or grown children, I hope you’ll chuckle along...
Crystal ForsellJun 30, 20181 minWelcome!Welcome to my blog! Here you'll find original content and training and horsemanship (not as though those things are separate), recaps of...
Crystal ForsellFeb 26, 20174 minContinuing Education for Judges: Seminar with Lilo Fore 2/18-2/19/17It’s been about three weeks since I have arrived in Austin, Texas. My mare, Layla arrived two weeks ago and has settled in at her new...