RELAXED AND FORWARD: Since 2010, an archive of weekly horse training essays. My dogs say it's their turn now. Happy to oblige, it's all affirmative. Including words from a gray mare on the fine art of aging cantankerously.
Dressage Fundamentals: One Day at a Time.
A few weeks ago it was cold and dark; winter is miserable horse weather. It was impossible to ride some...
Rescued by a Horse.
Have you ever been rescued by a horse? How old were you? Does it still happen? I've been thinking about...
Couples Therapy or Horse Agility?
You both show up at the appointed hour. One of you is more enthusiastic, the other one is second guessing...
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
The view from above doesn't get better than this, it's a meeting of minds. Anna Blake, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo...
A Very Thin Line.
A client and I went to see a horse this week. He belonged to her in the past, but I...
The As-If Rule.
“That horse has been beat!” is her opinion. Sometimes you can look at a horse and just tell. He's showing...
Relationship Status: It's Complicated.
I've been thinking about the words we use to label our relationship with the animals in our lives. It isn't...
Mutual Respect and Trust, at Any Size.
I love working with ponies and minis. I know it isn’t politically correct for a dressage queen. I don't think...
NEW BARN RULES
I was at a barn recently, talking to the manager about a client who would be hauling her mule in. ...
Sharing Horses with Little Sisters.
Paris and Boots, Photo by Mom. Ah, Spring! When a young girl's thoughts turn to... horses....
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