Monthly Archives: November 2008

From Jessie Doernberger, Globetrotter

In 2007, I left the country for half a year, forcing me to find a barn for my four-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Volly. As I’d owned this horse since he was a fetus, I was outstandingly picky: he needed tons of … Continue reading

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On quality education…

It’s been a while since Ive taken the opportunity to post here. Silly, really, since I’m the guy who keeps the virtual places virtually intact :=) I had some really nice observations the other day as Dolly and I were … Continue reading

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370 Days of Grace…

It’s not that I didn’t mark the 365th, it’s that I haven’t had time to post. It was funny… I spent all day joking with Kirsten about making Grace a carrot cake for her “Bower Birthday” which also happens to … Continue reading

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Used Saddles For Sale

The key to natural horsemanship and balanced seat riding is to be able to freely balance and control your various body parts.  A saddle can make that easy… or downright impossible. A saddler once measured my femurs and discovered they … Continue reading

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Black Horse Dancing

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Black and White Friesian Photos from Wish Upon a Ster

   

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Solo Flight

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Horse Training Tips Contest

“Horse Training Success” is running a training tips contest.  We just submitted this entry: I love all the posts that include training with treats! Do you know they actually funded a study in France which “scientifically proved” that horses learn … Continue reading

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Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better….

Not to be outdone, Gracie says, “look, Dad!  I can do it too!”  

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