Noëlle will be sitting down soon with financial coach Mary Hurston for a No Stupid Questions episode of Dear Horse World, and we want your questions on money, finances, and budgeting as a rider and horse owner!

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the financial side of horse ownership — whether it’s covering unexpected vet bills, the expense of show season, or just managing the month-to-month costs — this is your chance to ask an expert. Mary is a financial coach (and fellow equestrian) who knows firsthand that no two months of horse ownership look the same.

Drop your questions for Mary below and we'll ask as many as we can during the episode. (And no question is too basic or simple: when we say "no stupid questions," we mean it!) 

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18th at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT for a "Review My Ride" virtual clinic with Josh Nichol! 

This is a great opportunity to get personalized advice from Josh on your training questions, and to learn from other riders' experiences and challenges. 

Let us know you'll be there and add the clinic to your calendar! (And if you can't make it, the full replay will be available on NF+). Then, submit your video here for a chance to have Josh review it during the event.

Let us know if you have any questions & see you tomorrow!

🔴 We’re LIVE with Josh Nichol – Tune in Now!

Josh is breaking down real rider videos right now and sharing his expert insights on everything from contact issues to jumping pace, ground handling, and herd-bound behaviors. Here’s a look at some of the challenges he’s may tackle today:

✅ How to encourage a "space horse" to respond to pressure without escalation
✅ Exercises to steady a strong, experienced jumper after fences
✅ Whether mares in heat could be affecting a young stallion’s behavior
✅ Supporting an ex-broodmare’s transition to dressage
✅ Helping an anxious Andalusian gelding feel more secure on the ground
✅ Finding the right balance between rhythm and impulsion over fences
✅ Managing a spooky horse with vision limitations and a barn mate who evades by running backward

Josh is sharing tailored strategies to help each rider—and you can learn alongside them! Jump in now and ask questions live.

Join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tU1BmIVNTbueGr6ulf_LPQ

The first two episodes of Tik Maynard’s Building Blocks to Better Horsemanship are here! 🎉

This new docuseries isn’t about step-by-step training techniques — it’s about changing the way you see and think about working with horses. Tik takes you beyond mechanics and into the four building blocks at the heart of true horsemanship: Observation, Communication, Motivation, and Play.

In Episode 1: Observation, Tik sets out to observe wild horses in British Columbia, only to find the herd has already been rounded up — a reminder of how human intervention shapes a horse’s world. Shifting focus to a skeptical colt at Caleb Smith’s ranch, he demonstrates how horsemanship begins with seeing, listening, and understanding.

In Episode 2: Communication, Tik explores the art of clear, intentional communication with Andrea Taylor, a top dressage rider and Paralympic coach. Working with her young horse, Freddie, he unpacks the small, everyday moments that either build connection or break it — proving that real communication is more than cues, it’s a conversation.

We can't wait for you to watch —  tune in now on NF+!

Tom Dorrance and Ray Hunt shaped modern horsemanship not through rigid techniques, but through their ability to read a horse. Their influence runs deep, and their lessons on feel, timing, and intuition still shape the way we train and ride today.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Martin Black, we take a closer look at their philosophies, the impact they had on generations of horsemen, and how their wisdom continues to resonate in today’s horse world.

🎧 Listen now on NF+, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!

The final episodes of Tik Maynard's Four Building Blocks to Better Horsemanship are now live on NF+!

In Episode 3: Motivation, Tik meets Sienna, a skeptical pony with a history of avoiding contact. With the help of animal behavior scientist Amelia McCray, he unpacks what truly motivates horses—and how understanding fear, curiosity, and reward can build trust instead of resistance. Through a thoughtful mix of pressure and release, clicker training, and food rewards, Tik shifts Sienna’s experience from one of fear to curiosity.

In Episode 4: Play, Tik explores the essential yet often-overlooked role of play in training. With liberty expert Michelle Young, he breaks down how play fosters connection, transforms the way horses feel about learning, and turns training into an invitation rather than an obligation.

Have you been tuning in? Let us know your thoughts!

The latest episode of Dear Horse World is here, featuring the fascinating Martin Black, who grew up learning from legends like Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance and has spent a lifetime blending traditional Vaquero techniques with modern, evidence-based methods.

Join Martin and Noelle as they dig into the balance between tradition and innovation, the lessons English and Western riders can learn from each other, and why intuition should always come before labels.

🎧 Listen now on NF+, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!

Ready to ride stronger? Join us for the 14-Day Rider Fitness Challenge!

On February 24, we’re kicking off a challenge designed to help you build strength, balance, and mobility in just 15 minutes a day. No gym or fancy equipment involved — just simple, effective exercises that fit seamlessly into your life.

Each day, you’ll follow a targeted workout from Ifa Simmonds’ Cross Training for Equestrians, focusing on the key muscles that support a stable, effective ride. Whether you’re looking to refine your seat, improve core engagement, or simply feel stronger in and out of the saddle, this challenge is for you.

How it works:

📅 The challenge goes live Monday AM right here in the community

🏋️ Follow the daily 15-minute workouts

🤝 Check in, connect, and stay accountable with the community

✨ See how just two weeks of small, daily effort can transform the way you ride

Plus, we’re setting up an Office Hours session with Ifa so you can ask him your personal questions about fitness and strength!

🔥 Who’s in? Let us know in the comments if you’re joining us!

We want to know your questions about bits & bitting! Have you ever wondered if your horse’s bit is truly the right fit? Confused about mouthpieces or materials?

Now’s your chance to ask an expert — Noëlle will be sitting down soon with Mette Larsen for a No Stupid Questions episode of Dear Horse World focused on bitting!

Mette is the NF+ instructor of Beyond the Bit, a full masterclass on bitting, and Dressage for All Disciplines; as well as a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, FEI dressage competitor, and president of Neue Schule USA. With decades of experience riding and training across disciplines, she’s built a career on understanding the nuances of bit fit, horse comfort, and effective communication.

Drop your questions in the comments below, and Mette will answer them in the upcoming episode. (And no question is too basic or simple — when we say no stupid questions, we mean it!)