For some folks this would be a dream come true, but what does this have to do with clicker training?
Let’s start by looking at the idea of getting paid to do nothing. I even thought it might be fun… …
Loose Lower Leg A solid lower leg is the foundation for the rest of your position, and a leg that swings in the air doesn’t offer a quality base of support for the rest of the rider’s aids. To discover …
The Ontario government has received a report from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) that proposes modernization of the system, an increase in its revenues by more than $1 billion a year, and the creation of 2,300 net new …
Today the tape player worked at normal speed! Unbelieveable! Zelador and I practiced “Alice the Camel”. Allen sings the five hump and four hump verses while Zelador is getting his outfit on. The song goes like this: “Alice the camel …
MPP Tim Hudak has released a report, titled “Paths to Prosperity: Respect for Rural Ontario”, that outlines the PC party’s suggestions for supporting rural Ontario. After a year-long consultation with farmers, agribusiness, OHRIA and others, the paper offers 15 suggestions …
Why would Chris Irwin be letting me (his equine half) write this blog? Is it from a sincere desire to share his insights about horsemanship, or does his ego simply want his opinions to be heard? Well, I know him …
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Well, a few days ago I “bit the bullet”, went on-line to the Canada’s Got Talent website and filled out an application for our equine orchestra. One of the first questions asked “single performer or group”. Obviously we’re a group. …
In the first photo I have sneezed and asked Zelador if he can fetch a tissue for me. In the second photo he’s bringing the tissue to me. I heard about this trick from Colleen Archer who has ten years …
After I feed Zephy (full name, Bucephalus) in the morning I take him into the arena and we play a little. I turn him loose. While I’m closing the arena/barn door Zephy is checking things out to see if there …
Friday evening I returned from gardening. As I was walking in the back door, Bill was preparing to exit via the front door. He said, “I’m going to ride Zeloso.”
“Have fun!”
Bill returned about an hour later and said, …
Had a riot with Zelador Thursday evening. After we brought the horses in at 5:00ish I took Zelador to the arena to show Bill, Brenda and Ron that he can piaffe with nothing on him (no halter, no bridle), just …
Marcus (who’s first birthday is August 3rd) has accompanied Kye to the arena at least four times. The past two days he’s gone there by himself.
The first day solo: all the work done was with the halter and lead …
Yesterday my vet was here for one of the other horses on the farm and we got to talking about Zelador. She checked his back again for me. It’s fine. We discussed girths and she explained that elastic is what …
There’s a new addition to Winsong Farm. This Dutch Warmblood colt will be one year old August 3. He’s here to grow up, learn tricks, play at liberty and have a great childhood!
Kye was designated to go on the …
