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Which would you choose?
The controversy still swirls around the method known variously as rollkur or LDR (low, deep, and round). Someone from a Facebook group I’m part of recently posted photos and video from Falsterbro, a high level competition in Sweden. This evidence showed that the … Continue reading
The horses provide perspective
While I’ve been pining to be back in the saddle, the horses decided it was time to remind me that the journey can be amazing, even from the ground. The stars, this time, were Tally and Nash.
Posted in My Journey
Tagged affection, Coffee, Nash, Noble, perspective, progress, Tally, training, trust
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The Aid System
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Classical Training and Philosophy
Tagged conference, groundwork, in-hand work, learning, long reining, lungeing, system of aids, training
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Bratty, with a twist
I’ve written before of my ongoing challenge with young Mr. Noble. When he first arrived, and the age of six months, he was already a big strong fellow – and not what I would consider halter broke. Oh, if you … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged adolescence, bad behavior, bonding, halter, leading, Noble, training, turnout
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It’s the Quiet Moments
I recently had lunch with a good friend – a very non-horsey friend. In fact, she’s not much of an animal person at all; however, she knows that they are a big part of my life and frequently finds some … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged boarding, bonding, grazing, New Year's resolution, quiet time, relationships, riding, training
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Nash brings balance
Nash is that special blend of crotchety and loveable that seems to be characteristic of old Appaloosa gentlemen. There are days when he can literally sap the energy out of you, and he’s not crazy about working – but when … Continue reading
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Tagged Appaloosa, back in the saddle, Coffee, Dressage, ex-racehorse, finding balance, green horses, Nash, Noble, old man, recovery, response, Tally, training
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