The Horse and the Preservation of Humanity

Finding purpose, partnership, and God in a world increasingly determined to eliminate struggle

Community & Culture, EquestrianLife, HomeEric DierksOctober 29, 2026Eric Dierks Equestrian, Equestrian Connection, Eric Dierks, equestrianlife, Healthy Riding Perspective, Dressage, USEventing, Equestrian Community, horses on a mission

What is “IT”?

“It” isn’t found by trying harder.

It appears through feel, timing, and letting go-

the moment partnership replaces control.

Home, Community & Culture, Teaching, CoachingEric DierksJanuary 27, 2026Equestrian, Equestrian Community, Grounded Horsemanship, Equestrian Connection, Eric Dierks Equestrian, horsemanship, dressage, eventing, equestrianlife

Winter Training, Isolation, and Why Community Matters

Training doesn’t stop in winter, but connection can. This article reflects on how solitude can slowly become isolation - and why stating engaged with our community matters as much as the work itself.