As the Canadian human population boasts a diverse melting pot, the Newfoundland pony too has evolved into a unique breed offering all the best.
That’s right. I am without a doubt the proudest sister on the planet right now. As some of you may remember, Jen (my sister) and Luc rocked their very first cross country schooling a few weeks ago. It was a …
I wanted to share Alexandra Kurland’s reply to a recent question posted in the online course forum here, as it says so many things that people new to clicker training need to know, and there was no point in writing …
Monday evening Bill came off Zeloso during a jumping lesson with Dominique. Zeloso OVER jumped a small jump. Bill was a bit off balance because of this athletic maneuvour. Within a few strides there was a turn to the left …
While not the most glamorous of topics associated with the equine industry, good manure management practices are essential for horse farm owners and the health of your horses.
Economic and environmental advantages are many and include:
• Improved soil quality …
Today’s word of the day is DISTRACTED, defined as being unable to concentrate because one’s mind is preoccupied. That is how Luc felt for the majority of my latest ride. There was no real reason for it other than the …
Marengo carried the Emperor in the Battle of Austerlitz, Battle of Jena-Auerstedt, Battle of Wagram, and Battle of Waterloo.
Here are some videos showing Spring Song’s training progress.
Spring Song garrocha pole and gate
Obstacles set one Spring Song
Head loop Spring Song
September 2014 Favourite Things
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A few weeks ago a friend gave me a book to read. It’s “Horse, Follow Closely” by GaWaNi Pony Boy. The book I read was printed in 2000 and this was the fifth printing.
GaWaNi Pony Boy starts with an …
Ron and Pax attended the Canadian Breed show near Erin this past weekend.
The biggee…would he get on the trailer in a timely fashion? He was on and happy within 30 seconds. Whew!
Saturday his first class was a halter …
I always get a giggle when people new to clicker training ask ‘But when do I get to ride?’ Those of us who have been with Alex Kurland from the early days remember it was many clinics before we got …
Maintaining fresh air, comfortable temperature, and a well-lit environment for horses and humans through our ever-changing weather is challenging but achievable and economical – the natural way. And ventilating the barn properly is not only advantages to animal health, but …
The very first thing I should do is clarify that it was not me who was rockin’ the cross country course on Luc. But I did get to attend the lesson as spectator and official golf cart seat warmer/photographer and …
The old mantra from my previous coaches ran through my mind a lot this ride. Eyes up, leg on. It’s something I know I need to work on. I’ve started looking at photos of me riding a little more critically, …
This photo was taken Sunday. Spring Song is standing on a rotating top pedestal that has been secured so that it won’t rotate. Once Spring Song is secure in placing her hooves in the middle of the top of the …
