Riding Doesn't Suck

Riding Doesn't Suck

Stephen Forbes
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...
Riding Doesn't Suck

Riding Doesn't Suck

Stephen Forbes
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?

Can Dressage Save Us?

Stephen Forbes
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

In Stillness, We Move

Stephen Forbes
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

You're Not Normal

Stephen Forbes
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?!?

Dressage Is Dead?!?

Stephen Forbes
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

Secrets of a Japanese Dressage Master

Stephen Forbes
 MASTER HIROSHI - Part I   Sarah slumped against her horse's neck, fighting back tears of frustration.    Another failed training session. Despit...
Unbridled Love

Unbridled Love

Stephen Forbes
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!

We're Hiring!

Stephen Forbes
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

Stephen Forbes
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

It's Finally Happened

Stephen Forbes
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?

Stephen Forbes
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

Stephen Forbes
You need to know Pia Fortmuller. Why? Because she represents everything that it means to be a dressage rider. Disciplined, focused, hardworking, ...
The Reason Motivation Is Going To Fail You

The Reason Motivation Is Going To Fail You

Stephen Forbes
Its 5:45 am. I've set my alarm nice and early so that I'll have time to get in a morning run before I face my day. The night before I watched a Cr...