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The Horse’s “Hood Ornament”
A common habit I see amongst newer drivers in a pleasure driving show is the tendency to be watching the horse through virtually the whole class. It’s like driving a car while focusing on the hood ornament instead of the road ahead.- Myrna Rhinehart

Should I Get Brass or Stainless?
When people order a new harness, they need to choose brass or stainless hardware. It is helpful to know the pros and cons of both before making that choice. We will discuss those aspects and also how to polish metal.- Myrna Rhinehart

Favorite Things – 2022 Version
Back in 2019, I wrote a post referencing “These are a few of my favorite things”. We have found that people look forward to these posts about certain products that have caught our attention (and our hearts) over the year. Here is our list for this year.- Myrna Rhinehart

The Perfect Driving Bit
“What bit should I use for my horse?” Less experienced drivers may answer that question very quickly citing whatever bit they happen to be using with their horse. Unfortunately, that isn’t very helpful. I ask many more questions in return before I ever explain and recommend a bit for a horse and driver.- Myrna Rhinehart