General musings on the horse and the industry
A few things have bothered me lately. Not major things, just little things. Coffee comes into the arena every day just a little bit ‘not right’. Tally seems to have just a little extra ‘wiggle’ in one hock. And then there’s the mystery of Nash’s hyper-reactiveness. The first two, possibly just my imagination; the last one … More A visit from the vet
I have been absent for a while. To be honest, I’ve been in a bit of a funk. Sad events in the world at large, and continued incidents of abuse in the horse world, have left little freedom in my brain for bright thoughts. As usual, the horses have provided the bright moments – but … More Horses teach us
First, let me start by saying that I love Appaloosas. They have been a part of my life for over forty years. Anything I say below is said with love and amusement. Second, I fully acknowledge that horses are all individuals, with their own personalities. That said, there is something about training an Appaloosa that … More Training an Appaloosa
From the beginning, I’ve chatted to my horses. Put it down to a lonely kid finding friendship in a different species – but talking to my horses has always come naturally. When I began showing, I quickly learned that verbal encouragement was not acceptable (I had a few -2 marks in my Dressage tests along the … More Is silence golden?
As I worked Tally on the lunge today, watching her move in or out, changing her tempo based upon my movements, I started to ponder a video I recently saw. (I’m an introvert – pondering things is what I do.) The video, posted on a Facebook group, introduced a member’s approach to groundwork. At the … More Body Language Reality Check
I’ve just returned from a weekend at my old “stomping grounds”, reviewing in-hand and groundwork techniques. When I have time to digest and pull out key points I will share. In the meantime, I will share a quote posted at the facility that is a long time favorite of mine.
Horse Crazy Once Again 