"Teachable Moments"

Welcome to the "Teachable Moments" Blog! All posts here are written by me Emily Roshon, owner of Neighborly Equine, with one goal in mind. To teach! With how busy life is these days, its hard to find time to sit and do any learning or reading. For this reason, I try to keep each post fairly short so that when you just have a moment, you have enough time to read the entire post! Just like when teaching riders or training a horse, every moment is a moment we can use to learn or teach something new! So when you have a few moments, take some time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your own teachable moment!

Mar 11, 20216 min read

Common Training Problems That Can Be Misunderstood

"...often times the root of [a] behavior is much deeper than just better training."

Feb 17, 20213 min read

What to Expect at Your First Lesson

While all programs are slightly different, most will probably be about the same in the way the first lesson or two will look.

Jan 26, 20215 min read

Bridle Fit 101

In this post we will talk about properly fitting your horses bridle to their head.

Jan 17, 20213 min read

Staying Warm: In the Barn and on the Horse!

Here are some of my tips for staying both warm and comfortable both in the barn and in the saddle!

Jan 14, 20214 min read

Horses and Cold...Beneath the Blankets

So many people resort to blankets as soon as the weather turns, but why? Is it necessary? Does it really help your horse?

Jan 7, 20216 min read

Goal Setting in Uncertain Circumstances

I think that it is important to make our goal setting for 2021 a little different than it has been in past years.

Jan 6, 20218 min read

Basics About Bits

While bits can be super confusing, its important to know the basics about them so that you are able to make the most educated decision...

Dec 24, 20206 min read

Whips - Correct Use of a Valuable but Often Misunderstood Training Tool

The majority of professional equestrians use whips in a way that allows them to function as an extension of our arm.

Dec 23, 20203 min read

Everyone Benefits From Dressage Lessons!

The basics that we teach our Dressage horses are basics that should be the foundation for every horse when it is started.

Dec 13, 20205 min read

The Scoop on Helmets!

Any time you fall you risk having a head injury. This is why helmets are so important.

Dec 9, 20203 min read

What to wear?

My style is based on my own comfort as well as my wish to look tidy and professional and to be safe.

Dec 9, 20201 min read

A Short Ditty on the use of Essential Oils!

Essential Oils (EOs) are an awesome therapy that add much to any regular massage/grooming session.

Dec 8, 20202 min read

The Many Benefits of Riding!

Whether you are young or old, or somewhere in the middle, riding is a great form of exercise, strengthening, and improving flexibility!

Dec 7, 20203 min read

Safety Tips for Beginners!

Here are some tips for keeping your self safe while learning around horses!

Nov 19, 20202 min read

The Value of a Lunge Line

Lunging is a crucial part of development for both horse and rider. When training a young horse, a lunge line is often the first step...

Nov 19, 20204 min read

Moving Away From Pressure

If there’s any thing you should teach your horse, it is to move away from pressure. This skill can be useful both on the ground and in...

Nov 19, 20202 min read

Lessons Learned from Riding During Pregnancy

I’ve just started back to my riding since baby was born, and I’ve noticed something. Pregnancy has made my riding better! In this post...

Nov 19, 20202 min read

Correct Application of Polo Wraps

Polo wraps. What are they? Why might you use them? When can’t you use them? How do you put them on? All of these questions are commonly...

Nov 19, 20203 min read

A Correct Riding Position

Throughout the years, riding position has been a widely debated topic in the equestrian community. Depending on where you grew up, the...

Nov 19, 20202 min read

Why does the “30 Days Trained” Method not work well?

I’ve frequently been asked what I’d charge to train a horse ground up in 30-60 days. My answer is always the same. “I don’t train horses...