Tag Archives: Ben

Bendigo, the Event horse who wasn’t

Posted on November 24, 2018 by

My first horse sport was Eventing.  It was a growing sport in our state, and its lack of formality appealed to the university crowd I grew up riding with.  Wicki came with miles under his girth, and was a great … Continue reading →

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What is the goal of training?

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

If you hang around the classical Dressage crowd for any length of time, you will hear someone say something to this effect: “Horses already know how to do the movements, in the field; training only consists of teaching them to … Continue reading →

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Ben and Joy

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Anna Blake recently posted a piece on bringing horses home that deals with the all too often ignored aspect of just how much disruption we subject horses to.  I have long been sensitive to how what we see as simple, … Continue reading →

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“Come play with me?”

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

  Recently, Coffee was on some turnout time in the arena. My mother went to bring him in, and he was watching calmly from the corner; but, when she neared the gate, he galloped a small circle, threw in a … Continue reading →

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When horses try to help

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

If you do not keep horses at home, you might never have experienced your horses trying to “help” with repairs and chores.  Curious by nature, horses are likely to insert themselves into any activity in their vicinity.  I’ve had heads … Continue reading →

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Training an Appaloosa

Posted on June 27, 2016 by

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 … Continue reading →

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App-aloof-sa

Posted on January 16, 2016 by

Nash is a tough character to figure out.  He greets us when we approach the barn, and he seems very interested in getting your attention.  Turned loose, he’ll follow us as often as not.  But, approach his stall and attempt … Continue reading →

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