I was recently asked ‘If I wanted to compete and still use clicker training, how would I ever ride a whole dressage test? I click and treat for every behaviour, which means my horse stops to get his reward.’
The …
The horse I’m partnered with for the American Horsewoman’s Challenge is Spring Song (Holsteiner/Thoroughbred filly) coming on three years of age. I’ve got from April 1 to October 3 (first day of the competition in Oklahoma) to take her from …
Well, it finally happened. I turned 30. And I don’t feel old at all—well except for my muscles that are still protesting loudly from my latest ride. In fact, I feel invigorated now that I’m riding again. It’s amazing how …
My horse, Samsons Fire (Sam) is a natural athlete. He is courageous, tough and loyal. I believe he would give everything he has for me. I trust him implicitly. He takes care of us both.
Way back in 2004, I …
I have a confession to make. I’m not nearly as brave as I pretend to be. Some of you may have guessed as much after my last post outlining the completely irrational fear I have of mounting blocks. That didn’t …
Here’s a quotation I just read and instantly applied it to Zelador and our ride today when at one point he was determined to rush and not be in a calm state of mind. The good news is: I remained …
Warrior was a solid bay standing 15.2hh, born in 1908 in Yafford in the Isle of Wight located in the English Channel off the coast of Hampshire.
I thought I’d share some interesting words from Alexandra Kurland this week for the blog:
Well-Prepared Companionship
Most of us have had a tough winter. With the extreme cold this winter it’s been hard to work with our horses. This …
I just got back from a session with Trooper the vizsla in the arena. This is the first time he’s been there since November. He put the “gap time” to great use. He pushed the big ball BETTER than he …
Here’s a photo of Ron and Pax at Can-Am in Orangeville Saturday March 30th. Pax performed three times Saturday, then came home. After reading Ron’s email I asked him if in his wildest dreams when he bought Pax six years …
It’s been more than a decade since I ended my illustrious junior career, going out in glory by finally jumping cleanly around a 3’6” course. For those that knew me during the early days of my riding, they know what …
In 1982 Sefton and 15 other horses were on their way to the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony when a nail bomb exploded on South Carriage Drive.
Here’s my video entry for the American Horsewoman’s Challenge.
I used Kye, Zelador and Zeloso to perform the various tasks. The entry form says you can use as many horses as you like as long as you’ve done over 50% …
March 16th was Zelador’s birthday and he gave ME a really neat present. I placed the red cloth box with the number 1 on it on the bridge. I placed a blue circular, thin cushion on the southern pedestal. Zelador …
2014 was the 10th Annual Schomberg Agricultural Society Farm Tour. I’ve enjoyed visiting the sites year after year, filling my car with friends for nine of the ten years. The Tour is usually early in March (this year March 8) …
