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Articles by Debbie Moors
Warm Up to Winter Riding
If you live in a cold-weather climate, you know how challenging riding through winter can be. Here are a few tips for taking the chill off barn and riding time. Before you head out to the barn, know whether you’re just going out to feed and check on the horses, or if you’ll be riding. If you’re not doing strenuous barn chores or schooling your horse, wear heavier clothes. And, if you are going to be getting your heart rate up and working hard, dress in layers.
Riding Arenas 101: Creating and Maintaining a Good Surface
Take a hard look at the arena where you ride. Are you—and equally importantly, your horse—often engulfed in a dust storm? Or does water accumulate in places that you avoid like quicksand? Are some areas so hard and slick that your horse feels like he skates over them? Do your arena edges bank so much that they often resemble a NASCAR track? We can relate, because we’ve faced similar problems with our own arenas, and even at public ones we haul to on occasion.
Arena Exercises for Fun & Problem-Solving
You’ve got the arena to yourself, so you settle your horse into a nice warm-up jog, moving along the rail. Soon, you reverse, jog in the other direction, circle a few times…and your mind begins to wander. Schooling in circles can be boring—for you and your horse. And if your mind is wandering, chances are, his is too. Products we feature have been selected by our editorial staff. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn a commission. For more information click here.
2022 Year in Review
The University of Northern Colorado has had a lot to celebrate throughout 2022. Listed below are some of the achievements and progress UNC students, faculty, staff and community members have made in 2022, including a collection of photos throughout the year: Student Honors and Achievements UNC students reflected on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing their resiliency through artwork for University Libraries' Reflecting Back, Looking Forward student art exhibition.
78-Year-Old Graduate, Veteran Brings History to Life in the Classroom
Kent Trompeter Area of study: History – Secondary Teaching Concentration When newly minted teacher Kent Trompeter steps into his classroom to teach in the fall, he’ll be bringing with him a lifetime of experiences – and stories – that not every 2022 college graduate can match.
From On-Campus to Online
With campus closing down and reports of coronavirus ramping up, two small departments set about the Herculean task of helping faculty move from in-seat classes to remote learning. Kathy Zellers Lyda McCartin When the call was made to move classes online because of coronavirus, Kathy Zellers and Lyda McCartin, Ph.D., were ahead of the curve.
Getting Started in 4-H
When my daughter enrolled in 4-H this year, I expected it to give her a chance to make friends, learn about her horse, and ride. All good things. What I discovered, though, was that she gained so much more. In fact, she gained an education in ships: horsemanship, leadership, citizenship, and friendship. [READ: Why Kids Should Ride] The 4 "Hs" in the logo stand for "Head, Heart, Hands, and Health." As a parent, I saw 4-H through a different lens than I did as a child, when it was just fun.
Disinfecting a Foaling Stall
Getting ready for the arrival of a new foal? Follow these guidelines for disinfecting a foaling stall. In the February 2007 issue of Horse & Rider, foaling expert Jackie Lee Jackson shared her tips for creating a safe, efficient foaling stall. She recommends setting up a stall with washable flooring and walls. "Surfaces that aren't porous are easier to disinfect and won't trap germs. Ideally, the stall should have stall mats or smooth surfaces," she says.
Arena Exercises for Fun & Problem-Solving
You’ve got the arena to yourself, so you settle your horse into a nice warm-up jog, moving along the rail. Soon, you reverse, jog in the other direction, circle a few times…and your mind begins to wander. Schooling in circles can be boring—for you and your horse. And if your mind is wandering, chances are, his is too. Break out of that rail rut with arena exercises that will freshen your workout and your horse’s outlook.
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