Time for more video fun. Here is a delightful video about British police horse training in 1967. I disagree with the opening statement that horses are obstinate animals to train, but that is just theatre. I love seeing the training methods, particularly the positive reinforcement. The group ride with the spears looks a little scary … … More Video fun: police horses
For some reason, while we worked with our two spotted boys today, I began to think about all the Appaloosas that I’ve known. From the horse I took my first riding lessons on (a tubby leopard who terrified me with my first runaway) to the cranky old fellow I rode this morning, Appaloosas have been … More Appaloosas
Today I’m sharing a video from a time when watching top level Dressage was my passion, and not my horror. This particular video is extra fun, as it features two of the best of the time in a pas de deux (pair ride). If you have not tried this, or quadrille, believe me that it is … More Video From When Dressage Was Fun
I have been a bit absent. Every spare moment from work, or bit of energy left at the end of a day, I have been trying to give to the horses. Things are feeling good on that front, but I will spare the details for fear of jinxing it (I have just a touch of … More What a punk!
Another crazy week at work. It’s been a bit disappointing, on the horsey end of things. After a lovely ride on Nash, last Sunday, I was ready to get into a routine. But, the demands of work proved that it was not to be. The good news is, we now have a really good leader … More A big hit!
Too much going on at work once again left me with a week of just visiting my horsey family. Watching Noble turned out in the evening helped me relax, but did little to further any of us along the path. But my mother is keeping things on an even keel, until I can get focus … More Writer’s block… and rider’s block
Horse Crazy Once Again 