What I Learned about Positive Reinforcement Impacted the Way I View Training
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Positive reinforcement training is gaining some recognition in the competitive horse sport world, especially as more riders begin to see...
Jan 27, 20221 min read
Listen to Chelsea's Episode of the Equestrian Voices Podcast!
Riders with baggage, gather 'round! Host Caroline Culbertson sits down Chelsea to discuss how the past several months of working with...
Sep 27, 20214 min read
A Game-Changing Tip for Riding the Sensitive Horse
Here at Unexpected Farm, I have a number of horses in training that I would consider to be on the more "sensitive" end of the spectrum....
Sep 10, 20213 min read
5 Things We Learned from Laura Graves
The clinic with Olympic dressage rider, Laura Graves, has come and gone, but we're still replaying those lessons in our heads here at...
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Catch Our Podcast on Dressage Today!
Chelsea had the pleasure of joining the ladies of Dressage Today on their podcast to chat about finding her path, her approach to riding...
Jul 31, 20212 min read
Let's Talk About 'Bad Rides'
We all have 'em. So let's talk about them. First, let's define the term. What does a 'bad ride' mean to you? Is it one where you fell...
Jul 27, 20213 min read
When You Shouldn't Ride Your Horse
Ever heard the saying, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should?" That applies to lots of things with horses, including choosing to...
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Building Your Own Pre-Ride Routine
Lately on the blog I've been chatting about morning routines/pre-ride routines (depending on what time of day you ride) and why they can...
Jul 8, 20212 min read
A Professional Rider's Morning Routine for Calm Rides
If you haven't established a daily centering routine - whether it's a morning routine or a routine that you use just before hopping on -...
Jul 5, 20212 min read
How We Can Aim to Meet Our Horses The Same Way, Every Day
In riding, and especially competing, we talk a lot about why consistency in the saddle matters. However, I most often hear riders...
Jun 10, 20211 min read
‘Get Good Help’: Chelsea Canedy Launches New England Spring Symposium
In May of 2021, the first annual New England Spring Symposium will be held at Unexpected Farm in Wales, Maine. Each year, this event will...
Jun 7, 20211 min read
Expect the Unexpected: A Weekend at the New England Spring Symposium
By Kim Beaudoin for USEventing.com Where I’m from In Maine, there isn’t a tremendously large eventing presence and if riders wish to...
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