Solo's Sentiments
Riding Doesn't Suck
Riding doesn't suck.
Riding in the wrong way does though.
Saying a certain kind of horse can't do dressage sucks.
Telling someone they n...
Can Dressage Save Us?
Is dressage doomed?
No. And society doesn't need less dressage. We need more of it.
A noble pursuit would be to venture head first into the wo...
In Stillness, We Move
Sarah arrived early the next day, her mind buzzing with questions. She found Hiroshi already in the arena, eyes closed, sitting cross-legged in th...
You're Not Normal
This message is for those who don't want to be normal. If you want to fit in, stay safe, be average, I understand and respect that, it's the normal...
Dressage Is Dead?!?
It's February 2nd, 2024. My KLM flight just landed in Amsterdam to make my way to Spoga in Cologne, Germany. Spoga is the largest equestrian trade ...
Secrets of a Japanese Dressage Master
MASTER HIROSHI - Part I
Sarah slumped against her horse's neck, fighting back tears of frustration.
Another failed training session. Despit...
Unbridled Love
It's that time of year again when I see an uptick in men placing orders for bridles. Initially I am excited that we're seeing a sudden surge in mal...
We're Hiring!
LOVE BRIDLES?!?! We’re looking for someone to join the team! We are actively searching for someone to fill our PART TIME position (5 hours a day – ...
The Good Stuff
The Good Stuff
Shortly after becoming CEO of Nike, Mark Parker talked to Steve Jobs on the phone.
“Do you have any advice?” Parker asked Jobs. “Wel...
It's Finally Happened
I've spent the last couple of years traveling the world in search of the finest bridle leather on the planet. From leather fairs in Hong Kong, to t...
Remember How We Forgot?
Remember how we forgot?
Forgot when you were 8 and you’d point in excitement when you saw a horse in a field on a family road trip.
The first time ...
You Need To Know Pia Fortmuller
You need to know Pia Fortmuller. Why? Because she represents everything that it means to be a dressage rider. Disciplined, focused, hardworking, ...
