I’ve been spending my spare time playing with the new sand in the arena. More on that in another post. For this post I wanted to bring back some of the words of wisdom shared in the ground work conference I attended last week. The location was a sanctuary of my “past life”, where I … More The Aid System
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.
I’m laying on my back fighting a cold. This is to be the weekend of a conference at my old trainer’s place, and I only hope that I am well enough to make the three hour drive tomorrow. I’ve been looking forward to this for a while – a return to my old stomping grounds, … More “Striving for total harmony …”
I recently read two different pieces about horse learning/training that made a startling contrast to each other. As I read the two pieces, it was obvious to me which was horse-centric and considerate – yet the other piece was written by a wildly successful trainer. I am continually puzzled by how many people are taken … More Don’t be a drill sergeant!
I was heading to work this morning, when the call came in. “We have a problem,” said my mother on the other end of the line. I knew immediately who the “problem” was. “Someone greeted me at the front of the barn this morning,” she continued. My mind was suddenly filled with an image of … More Noble the Adventurer
There is a battle being waged on our property – and we may be on the losing side! Call it a battle of wits … or perhaps a battle of wills. Either way, it’s proof that horses are not the simple, non-thinking, reactive creatures that some would have you believe!
Horse Crazy Once Again 