http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com ... Harmony ... Understanding ... Athleticism ... Achievement Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:33:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Riding After Fifty I came to riding later in life than most.  I had always wanted to ride but never had the opportunity.  As my children left home, I found that I had the time to explore riding.  My first experience with lessons locally was not what I what I had hoped ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/general/riding-instruction-horse-training-testimonial-theresa-johnson-shepherdstown-wv I bought my gaited horse Flash in the fall of 2006 and he was a handful for me a novice rider. He would not stand still for mounting, he did not lunge on a line and my gosh if he saw a squirrel or cat he jumped ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/testimonials/pam-hughes-hagerstown-md The Redline "Sylwester" Freisian Saddle is designed specifically for Friesian horses' backs, shoulder and movement, as well as to bring the rider into a classically correct yet comfortable, position.  Unfortunately, my femurs are 2 inches longer than "normal" for someone with my seat size, so sadly, my Friesian and I ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/general/redline-sylwester-freisian-saddle I have a deep love and respect for the diversity of horse cultures, so was thrilled to find this saddle!  A globe-trotting equestrian had brought it back from her travels in Brazil.  As she described, this is the saddle used by gauchos for their long days in the saddle.  I ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/general/brazilian-saddle Arabian Saddle Company "Solstice" Endurance Saddle , 17 1/2 inch seat, extra wide gullet.  Good used condition.  I just had the billets professionally replaced by the master craftsmen at Journeymen Saddlery in Middleburg, VA.  This saddle cost $2300 new!!! I am cleaning out the tack room and every saddle that is ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/general/arabian-saddle-company-solstice-endurance-saddle-sale First, let me say that Kirsten Lee is magical with horses. I am in my fifties and returning to being with horses and riding after a 30 year break. I met Kirsten through her website and knew that her philosophy about the ways people and horses can be ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/testimonials/testimonial-jennifer-jones-shepherdstown-wv Jaime Jackson’s pioneering “track" system takes natural horse management to the next level! Based on the wild horse model in which mustangs travel great distances during the course of their day, the track system encourages movement, restores health, increases fitness, and improves mental well-being. Jaime's book, "Paddock Paradise," details ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/general/jaime-jacksons-track-system-natural-horse-boarding Well, the SCA heavy combat practice was a huge success for us here at Almost Heaven. The many comings and goings of people, the noise of sword on shield, the clattering armour and the cacaphony of voices went from idle curiousity to gradual boredom on the part of the horses. ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/farm-updates/shorter-days-longer-trails I figured it was time to sit down and update the website with the goings-on here at Almost Heaven. As with all well-intentioned efforts, sometimes the hardest part is writing it all down, Particularly when youre doing it on an iPhone! Summer has been in full swing for some time now. ... http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/farm-updates/a-midsummers-farm-update The long spell of sun and hay kept me completely AFK The server move, once muchly needed Has indeed been completed! If there are errors bugs or crashes Or pages burning down to ashes Seek the admin email please Ill bring the server off its knees. Mark http://www.wvhorsetrainer.com/site-updates/server-move