A Review of the Nalanta Bitless Bridle: A Game-Changer for Izzie
After cycling through seven different bits trying to find what worked for Izzie, the Nalanta bitless bridle quieted everything we'd been fighting. A thoughtful look at why it landed.
The Stable Grazer: Feeding time made easy
After years of dragging hay bales across the pasture, the Stable Grazer automatic hay feeder has transformed daily chores. Here's why it's earned a permanent spot at Sol Lio Stables.
Riding for a Cause! The FHANA Ride and Drive Event
FHANA Ride and Drive 2024 Joining the FHANA charity ride meant trailering out at dawn and trusting the day to unfold. Here's what the experience taught me about community, horses, and showing up.
Protecting the Beautifully Long Friesian Mane
It all begins with an idea. The flowing mane is one of the Friesian's most striking features — and one of the most fragile. Practical methods for protecting it through Hawaiian sun, salt, and trail.
“TRT Method”Advent Calendar Box
TRT Advent Calendar, Twenty-four days of small TRT Method exercises that quietly changed how Izzie and I work together. A reflection on consistency, patience, and what really moves the needle.
Winter days. Fun things to do with your horse when it’s not ideal riding weather
Winter riding ideas, No rain no rainbows. Even in the storms we can do something fun and educational with the horses.
First Equi-Pole Ground Pole Session. Gymnastics for your horse!
Ground pole work can really make a difference in your horses footwork. easy to set up and limitless in training excersises.
The Power of a Horse Hug
A horse hug is such a powerful thing. Its the connection we all strive for and why we keep coming back for more.
Hay Chix Hay Nets- Slow feeding at it’s best!
Haychix Nets are an amazingly cost effective option for that horse that thinks its a hoover vacuum when it comes to meal time.
Having Fun Bareback Riding
Bareback riding at its core is about being able to connect with your horse.
Easter Party With Your Horse!
Holidays with your horse can be fun and a great opportunity to de sensitize them to Easter eggs and Christmas trees.
Lessons I’ve learned from riding in imperfect conditions
when life gives you lemons go for a ride and make some lemonade
Maui Storms… not always a tropical paradise
Storm day, Not everyday is sunny and dry in Hawaii.