Kayla Robinson

More Leg!

I try to stay quiet most of the time when controversial issues come up, because quite honestly I like staying out of it and just enjoying my quiet little farm with my amazing clients and horses. However, lately, I can’t ignore it because it’s coming up far more often and people who I’ve never heardContinue reading “More Leg!”

The Importance of a Connected Seat and Independent Hands

Hold on tight, because this one may rock the boat a little. I’ve had a relatively successful lesson program for about a year now and I’ve noticed some rather concerning trends along the way that make me a bit worried for the success of young riders in my area. (Oh, there it is, I’ve triggeredContinue reading “The Importance of a Connected Seat and Independent Hands”

Equestrian Wear On A Budget

Whether you’ve been in the horse world for a while or you’re just getting started, “dressing the part” can get quite pricey. Here are a few of my #lifehacks to help you get the right clothing on a budget.

A bit about training, and why fear and force is not the way.

Horses are animals that we connect with and build a bond and relationship with beyond just riding. They are our best friends. Why aren’t we acting like it?

Soft Hands!

Soft hands… You may hear this a lot but has anyone ever explained to you what it means? Or more importantly, has anyone ever mentioned this to you at all? I wanted to share a little bit about what I’ve noticed as I’ve been teaching a wider variety of students with varying experience levels. WeContinue reading “Soft Hands!”

The Winter Blues

I’m sure I’m not the only one who absolutely hates winter. In fact, the number of times I’ve seen “we’re in a half halt” these last few weeks has made me chuckle. It seems that’s the new way equestrians are saying they’re taking a short break. Winter is the hardest time of year for thoseContinue reading “The Winter Blues”

Where should I start?

Given that I’ve entered the Young Event Horse Futurity with my home bred mare Tiny Dancer and I have to record frequent video logs (vlogs), I thought it may be time to start a real blog to document my journey into becoming a equine professional as well. I can’t say that I stumbled into this.Continue reading “Where should I start?”