This week I did perhaps the most difficult thing I’ve done since I started back riding. It took every ounce of my confidence, but I pulled it off. Or rather, pulled them on. That’s right, the most difficult thing I’ve …
For the past week or so I’ve fetched Spring Song from her paddock and taken her to Pax’s stall in the lower barn. This barn is new to her because she is stabled in the upper barn when she’s not …
Here are two photos of Spring Song taken at the June 1 Fundraiser for Procyon Wildlife Rescue. They were taken by Marie-Lynn Hammond.
This is Spring Song’s second outing in front of an audience of about 100 people. The first …
A movie about The Beautiful Jim Key goes into production in 2015! Morgan Freeman is starring as Dr. William Key.
Dr. Key was born in 1833, a slave. By 1880ish he was worth $100,000. I’m guessing that is millions in …
The Winsong Farm annual Spring Fundraiser took place with two showings on May 25th and June 1st in support of Procyon Wildlife Rescue.
It was Spring Song’s first outing in front of an audience of about 100 people. On the …
I was interested to find the recent paper by Roberts and Murray titled, “Equine Nutrition in the USA: A review of perceptions and practices of horse owners and veterinarians,” a paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Equine Veterinary …
In both the 1800 and 1900s horses played a huge role when it came to helping people. One of the ways in which these animals were used included ambulances.
It took a monumental effort on my part, but I refrained from jumping Luc this week. Instead, I continued my streak of doing small amounts of work without stirrups. And I added in some more two-point work. It sucked. It …
I think I did something bad this week, but it felt oh so good, so I’m having a little trouble feeling guilty about it. You see, today I decided to just pop Luc over a tinny, tiny x-rail that was …
So I have to apologize for being absent for so long. It seems that winter has finally ended and I can put the hip waders used to make my way through the mud to do chores away for a little …
Well, it’s been a hectic a few weeks. After a slow start to training this year, we have hit full throttle! Off to Spruce Woods, Manitoba for a two-day 50 miles/day for conditioning in preparation for the 100 mile qualifier …
I am now not the only one who’s another year older. Luc officially turned 10, and still seems as full of life as the day he was born. This year for his birthday, I decided my gift to him is …
Monday Spring Song picked up the ringed toy, raised her head, held the toy and shook it. Wow!!!! I told her she was BRILLIANT and instantly ended her training session.
This photos shows Spring Song (with white on her face) …
The sun was shining, a warm breeze was blowing and Luc was his happy relaxed self. This week’s ride was the best one yet, and all I did was walk! I arrived at the barn to find Luc waiting for …
Yesterday was a REALLY noisy day in the arena. I decided it would be a GREAT time to do liberty work. Darryl Rice was replacing the plastic on each side of the middle of the arena roof. There were many …
