Found 562 Results from Fun and Games with Winnie

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Lounging Around Town

Mike and Kelly arrived last Wednesday just before noon to ship Zelador to a nearby farm to practice sitting on his bean bag in a totally new location. This exercise was set in motion last week when Sue and Rick …

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Baby Steps

Last Monday morning with Sue leading Zelador I was finally able to stand on his back with him taking a few baby steps.

Here’s a recap:
-we positioned ourselves with the arena wall to our right. I was near a …

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Pondering an Alternate Exit

Over the years we’ve changed the innards of our bank barn. Initially there were ten stalls, now there are five and a tack room. The four corner stalls (two at the east, two at the west) are very large. We’ve …

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Driving While Distracted

Last Monday, Sue came. Our agenda is: the education of Zelador. Three minutes before she arrived the work crew pulled up to the arena. Their job is to install solar panels on the arena roof. Talk about excellent timing…

We …

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Gathering of Canadians

Here are some photos taken at a gathering of Canadians (horse breed and people!). Pax put on a brief demonstration. Ron (his owner) and Bill (my husband) went to Allen Pogue’s Trick Training Camp in April. Ron returned from Texas …

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Unexpected Explosion

Saturday and Sunday and Monday something new popped up with Zelador.

Zelador’s canter is getting so calm and soft and collected. He receives tons of praise and is very proud of this accomplishment. He’s probably thinking, “I could have done …

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The View From Above

About a month ago I got this bee in my bonnet. For some reason I’m keen to see if I can stand on Zelador and “ride”. Sue’s been helping with the baby steps towards this goal. Here are a few …

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Marie-Lynn Hammond in a Special “Barn” Concert!

You are invited to Winsong Farm to enjoy Marie-Lynn Hammond in a Special “Barn” Concert, which will take place Sunday June 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for teens.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Marie-Lynn Hammond has just …

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Courage to Ask

This morning Dominique was riding Zeloso and Zelador, once again, was waiting patiently on a pedestal.

Dominique rode all of the fun walk stuff I’d described to Sally yesterday. We also threw in a few hints at piaffe steps. Zeloso …

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Making Walking Fun

Whenever the weather cooperates I go to Sally’s farm and watch while she rides. Sally is a few decades older than me and has decided that riding alone is no longer safe. On Saturday she decided to trot her horse. …

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Square Dancing Horses

Have you ever seen horses square dance? Here is a series of photos from the Winsong Spring Fundraiser!…

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Fundraiser Wrap Up

Over 130 people were in the audience over the two Sundays for our Youthdale Riding Program fundraiser in April.

After the first show I asked Morley Batt, our square dancing on horseback caller, what he found interesting. He said, “I …

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Playing with Holey Feed Tubs

The first fundraiser show is a few days away. Snow covers the ground…again…but Sunday’s weather forecast is SUNNY!

In and around all of the practicing for the show I’ve been having fun playing with the holey feed tubs. I have …

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Come to our Fundraiser

There is still time to register for the Winsong Spring Fundraiser, in support of the Youthdale Riding Program. For more information, see this flyer.…