Werner Platz made the gate for Working Equitation. The gate is a work of art. I was astounded when he showed it to me at his workshop and stunned when I tried to lift it. Werner kindly offered to transport …

Ten days after the training session at Cantercall with Mike Charters, Sophie and Kye headed for Checkmate. This was the site of the ABC Pony Club Rally. The riders were assigned to teams of three and judged throughout the weekend …

Here’s something to ponder. Nuno Oliveira was the acknowledged master of Classical Riding in the 20th Century. In EVERY photo I’ve seen of him riding he is looking down at the horse. Probably at the withers or just in front. …

We’re looking at October 4th to hold a clinic at Winsong Farm near Nobleton, Ontario. Lynda Southam will judge. The format is: riders ride tests (limited to eight rides), the judge spends fifteen minutes privately with each rider discussing the …

Last summer when Zelador and Zeloso were 3 years-old Bill and I were invited to visit Laurene Winkler near Sterling, Ontario. She has over 150 acres, lots of trails, a pond, a bridge and three mares.

Bill and I drove there …

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR THIS STORY:

Etienne, a horse trainer friend of Richard’s, just arrived from France. He is staying with us. Conversing with him is dicey… what with my lack of French and his lack of English. I’m never exactly …

I just had the most amazing ride on Zelador. Since I returned from Europe I’ve been thinking…when you touch the rein on a Grand Prix dressage horse what do you expect? You expect softness, chewing, no tension. So… that’s what …

Hi,

Lindsey Hunt will be holding an Animal Communication Clinic here at Winsong Farm (located near Nobleton, Ontario) Sunday August 24 from 10:30 to 3:00.

I’ve been intrigued about animal communication for quite a few years. When I was writing …

Hi, “Hips to hands! Hips to hands! Let the horse carry you. Your leg is on the horse. Do you want it to do something? I don’t see anything happening. If you put your leg on the horse it must …

Late yesterday afternoon Kye was shipped to Canter Call for a jumping session with Sophie. I tagged along to film the session, but I had trouble focusing on the task. You see, Canter Call has access to hundreds of acres …

Hi, Here’s an email I received from my friend and high level dressage judge, Lynda Southam. She’s looking at holding a clinic at Winsong Farm in the end of October. She describes the format below.

I emailed back asking …

Today a most unusual thing happened.

The horses totally understand coming in from the paddock in the afternoon. Sherlock (age 27) and Kye (age 18) come to the gate when I call. I take both of them to the barn, …

Bill stabilized the 16 inch high rotating top pedestal yesterday. He added about ten horizontal feet at the bottom, protruding outwards, lying on the ground. Now when the horse places his foot on top of the pedestal the top does …

Kye and Sophie Kalpin were in an event today near Hockley Valley. We just got back and, believe me, we’re going nowhere this evening! He was in Pre-Training.

Kye got fifth and if he hadn’t incurred a few time penalties …

Zeloso and I actually enjoyed each other’s company today. He wasn’t such a CLOWN.

Beverley Chubb gave me some insight into this horse last night (Monday). Saturday I detected something strange in his left front heel. I showed it to …