I hate to exercise! I totally get it! Taking the time to do a work out when I can be relaxing and petting the dog in the morning with a cup of coffee sounds so much better! How about starting with just a minute a day? If there is one Read more…
Saddle fit! The ever evasive saddle fit! It fits you but your horse hates it or it’s wonderful for the horse and you will never be able to sit that trot. There are so many saddle options available, so much advice out there that your head swims and you are Read more…
When do you call the end? The worst part of animal ownership…..when to call the end of your beloved partner. Between my own horses and clients’ horses I have been involved in a dozen or more of these discussions, none have been easy and some have left vivid memories in Read more…
New horse shopping? Oh boy! The excitement of thinking about a new horse! Smiles abound and the excitement of finding the “right one” keeps you up at night! You start the search process….. And are adding up the details of your perfect horse such as breed, gender, age, color, height, Read more…
Visuals to keep in mind as you are riding. As a trainer I try to come up with visuals for my clients to help them while they are riding. Below are a few that have improved client’s positions Imagine you are on a balance beam and you can’t fall off. Read more…
We Will Rock You! I think everyone recognize this song no matter your age. It’s a well know anthem at sporting events with it distinctive melody of stomping and clapping. With it’s a mesmerizing rhythm it could be an energizing piece to play on your way to the barn, not Read more…
No I’m not talking about your husband but your equine partner that you have spent hours in the saddle with, thousands of dollars on and shed many tears along your journey with. Know when the time correct to retire your horse can be a daunting challenge. These circumstances can vary Read more…
J Ashton Moore once instructed me to noodle my horse.. Interesting visual isn’t it? His process behind noodling your horse was to always keep them keyed into where you are planning on taking them. The definition of noodling is to keep changing directions and adjusting movements. An example would be Read more…
Long mane or short mane The beloved Morgan horse, a breed renowned for its versatility, grace, and storied history, holds a uniquely special place in the world of equestrian sports, including dressage. When it comes to preparing Morgan horses for shows, the choice between long and short manes carries Read more…
I just spent an afternoon last month at a Leadership talk and wanted to share a couple key moments with you. She had three points in her talk that were inspirational and created me to think about the person I am. Think bigger than yourself Create an extraordinary future that Read more…
I’m going to give you a little fact, there are two centerlines in every dressage test from Training level to Grand Prix! Now, I want to ask you a question, how often do you practice your centerlines? We all want to practice the new and exciting movements of the test, Read more…
Are you looking for more information on your Morgan’s history? Looking Morgans that have competed in sport? Love reading about the history of the breed? Take a stroll through this website and learn about the breed. They have a great archive of everything Morgan Home
My name is Tom Simmons, and I have been training Morgans since 1961, and breeding Morgans since 1963—sixty years! In my horse training career, I have worked with a wide variety of horses, to include Quarter horses, Paints, Walking horses, Saddlebreds, Arabs, Standardbreds, and Morgans. Some of these horses have Read more…
We all know that feeling when an item of clothing just doesn’t fit quite right. And it’s even worse when it’s right before you enter the arena at “A”. Now you may be thinking that I’m referring to your show jacket or to your boots, but this is actually about Read more…