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That Was Easy!

The other evening we had a group ride in the arena. Five people on their horses. We’re doing this so that at some future date we can create a quadrille.

After the ride I asked an observer, Barbara McKnight (Ciara’s …

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Earthquake Day at Winsong

During the earthquake Wednesday we were privileged to have Pierre, a drummer, come to Winsong Farm to play with the horses. Two other people, Ann and Gabby, were here to help. We began the session with Zelador.

We weren’t exactly …

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Laydown

James, a man from Texas that Bill works with, came to the farm. James was here in October and saw us practicing for the Hula-Hoop routine. His wife has a few horses. Today he watched Zelador do tricks and liberty …

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Lie Down on Command

Last week I asked a few people to give me their reaction to things my horses do. Ann Clifford said she loves it when Zelador lies down. It shows such trust.

A few days later we learned that several documentary …

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Go Slower

This morning the temperature is nine degrees. A bit crisp. I had to dig out a turtleneck! I know it’ll warm up, but…!

During the heat wave last week there was a delightfully, unexpected bonus: Zelador was rideable at the …

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Musical Horses

As you know I’ve been trying to find a way to teach the horses to play a song. Each of the horses enjoys pulling on the rope and ringing the bells. But I’m finding that the bell ringing isn’t very …