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Tag Archives: dressage
Horsemanship Practice… At the Mall!
Kathy made my day today! During a break in her lesson she told me she’s taken up walking at the mall. Today she walked two miles. More importantly, she confided, “I kept thinking about what we’ve been practicing in our … Continue reading
Posted in Balanced Seat Riding, Challenges, Ideas & Exercises, Natural Horsemanship
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Losgelassenheit and Natural Horsemanship
Breakthrough day for June! This formerly stiff-as-a-board but quick-as-a-whip little mare learned to release to the pressure of the bit. We’re not talking turn or tuck her head. We are talking release negative tension throughout her entire body. This elementary … Continue reading
Posted in Dressage... Naturally!, Horse Training Basics, Horse Training Philosophy, Natural Horsemanship
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Welcome Diego!
Our horse family has grown by one! We welcome Diego to the farm. Diego (until he reveals his REAL name) is a 16 month old Friesian Percheron Paint cross. He was raised by a small breeder in upstate New York. … Continue reading
Posted in clicker training, Diego
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Welcome to the Family
We have a new member of the family! “Diego,” as we are calling him until he tells us his permanent name, is a 16-month old Friesian Percheron Paint cross.  After I greeted him, I looked down in the grass: We … Continue reading
Posted in clicker training, Farm Updates
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Congratulations, New Horse Owner!
Congratulations are in order to Cappy from Albany, NY. Cappy is Zydeco Boogaloo’s proud new owner. Boogie traveled “like a lady” to her new home. Her new name will be “Adrianna.” We can’t wait to hear updates!
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Horseback Trip Cost Calculator
Nothing beats trailering to off-the-farm field trips for increasing a horse’s confidence and competencies… and nothing is more fun! We just discovered this trip cost calculator. How cool! Our F350 didn’t show up in their automatic fields, but they allow … Continue reading
Posted in Competition...Naturally!, Natural Trainer On The Road!
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A New World on Horseback
I am juiced to start the day after a phone call with Kathy. She called to touch base on today’s training sessions. Christa wanted to add Ebony to the list, to develop her canter transitions. We agreed it was too … Continue reading
Posted in clicker training, Natural Horsemanship
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Recent Anne 340 Photos
Tonia, Gracie’s breeder, is a wonderful correspondent! These photos of Grace’s sire Anne 340 greeted me from my inbox this morning. Tonia bred Hillie, Grace’s mom, back to Anne 340 last spring. We agree it is a wonderful cross! Anne … Continue reading
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