Author Archives: Sara Kilguss

Eric Smiley Clinic Report

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 I was lucky enough to attend and Eric Smiley clinic last week in Carlisle and Groton, MA.  I have been looking forward to this clinic since last year at the same time I was at the same clinic with the … Continued

Balance

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I find myself returning to a piece I wrote about this same time last year. I was coming out of a long winter of riding inside and I was rediscovering the joys of riding on the small, soggy, lumpy field … Continued

The Purpose Of All-Purpose

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We have all heard the joke that all-purpose saddles are “no purpose saddles”. This can be true. In the eighties and nineties when all-purpose saddles were heavily marketed here in the US, there were quite a few models that were … Continued

Stop And Smell The Roses

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At this time of year, I always find myself reflecting on the year past and rehashing what went well and what I would change if I could. It is also the time of year that I, like many people, look … Continued

Getting Creative

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Some of us are blessed with horses that are more challenging than others. Usually these horses, like my Oskar are challenging across the board; to keep sound, to keep happy, to ride and to fit a saddle to. Many times … Continued

Happy Thanksgiving

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Another month has gone by. I have to admit that my enthusiasm from my last post of tackling life with a newly broken arm has started to wane. I am almost done with this damn cast-thing, but it is growing … Continued

Rolling With The Punches

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Those of you who have been reading my contributions here have read about the unexpected trials and tribulations that this year has thrown at me. As I continue to rack up life experience in the form of years lived, I … Continued

Live In The Moment

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Today was one of those extraordinary Vermont days. It’s that time of year when those of us who live up in the north get to brag about the weather! It was crisp and cool but still toasty in the sun. … Continued