Author Archives: admin

Crosby Dressage Saddle, “Robert Dover” Freestyle II For Sale

This is a wonderful, old style Crosby Dover Freestyle II.  It has a 17 1/2″ seat, medium tree that fits very generously, more like a medium wide, and narrow twist.  The molded flap and concealed thigh blocks allow you to … Continue reading

Posted in General, Used Tack for Sale | Leave a comment

Bond Street All Purpose Adjustable Saddle For Sale

Used 17″  Bond Street all-purpose saddle in great condition.  Tree is solid and the stitching tight.  There are a few scratches in the  leather which are not noticeable unless you are very close.  Any discoloration in the photos is due … Continue reading

Posted in General, Used Tack for Sale | Leave a comment

Of Tai Chi and Half Halts

Mark has been wanting to take tai chi classes.  While I have some experience with it, and use it extensively in my own riding and teaching, I have not wanted to add to a life already near to bursting with … Continue reading

Posted in Natural Horsemanship | Leave a comment

An Unexpected Season

I chuckled sadly when I noticed that the last post in the blog was Mark’s exhortation of wearing helmets every time, every ride.  The post was his response to Courtney King-Dye’s accident.   She was not wearing a helmet.  The results … Continue reading

Posted in Natural Horsemanship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday to Grace!

Happy birthday to you! Grace turns 4 today; and I just found out that she shares her fourth birthday with Secretariats 40th. Small wonder, her thunder! Dang can she move in a hurry when she wants! I best not forget … Continue reading

Posted in Living With Friesians | Leave a comment

Abetta Trinity/Serenity Endurance Saddle for Sale

This is a lightly used Abetta Trinity/Serenity endurance saddle with a  15″ seat and extra wide 7″ full quarter horse bars for a fantastic fit.  This lightweight saddle has a super-comfy memory foam seat to make those long hours in … Continue reading

Posted in General, Used Tack for Sale | Leave a comment

Easy Acupressure for Equestrians

We are all focused on our horses’ well-being.  Tack fit, nutritional needs, fitness, massage, training… no topic is too minute for the caring horseman to address. All too often we fail to turn this discerning focus onto ourselves.  Sally Swift, … Continue reading

Posted in Natural Horsemanship | Leave a comment

Winter Horsemanship Fun

Test your knowledge of horses and horsemanship at this great website hosted by the Canadian Pony Club: http://www.canadianponyclub.org/Games/index.php. This is an interactive quiz with questions sorted by skill level. Be quick! The clock is ticking!

Posted in Natural Horsemanship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Horse Power!

We’ve returned to the days of original horsepower to run the farm through “snowmageddon.”  The snow is too much for the tractors so we’ve been riding the Clydesdales, Caber and Metallica, to cut trails, ride fence, and get to the … Continue reading

Posted in Natural Horsemanship | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Riding Instruction/ Horse Training Testimonial From Theresa Johnson, Shepherdstown, WV

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 … Continue reading

Posted in General, Testimonials | Leave a comment