Monthly Archives: December 2008

Welcome Luna

Luna and her soon-to-be-born Gypsy Sport Horse foal joined our family on winter solstice this year. Luna had been through four owners since April, through no fault of her own. Luna is a 4 year-old Spotted Draft mare, small despite … Continue reading

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First Barefoot Trim

We tackled Luna’s hooves today, beginning what we hope will be an uneventful recovery process.  When we first looked at her, her owner told her reluctance to move forward was due to the added weight of pregnancy.  Forget the foal, … Continue reading

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Windswept Grace

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Merry Christmas to all our friends, past and present

Merry Christmas from us and the ponies to all of you who’ve been with us in the past and the present, and shared the blessings of our wonderful horses. May the year ahead be twice as good as the year … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas to Tray, Elizabeth, Marque, and Tyler Johnson!

A very Merry Christmas to Tray, Elizabeth, Marque, and Tyler Johnson! We couldn’t think of a better present to offer to you this Christmas than… A little time sharing our Dream by coming to tour our working horse farm! Step … Continue reading

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Remmelt Friesian Stallion

Thanks go out again to Tonya, our beloved Gracie’s breeder, for sending more photographs. These are of Remmelt, Gracie’s Granddaddy on her mother’s side. Enjoy!        

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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

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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

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A few site updates…

Mark here, Just a quick word that the site is being updated for clarity and presentation this morning, and we’re about done. If it’s been up and down, or absolutely hideous from time to time, it’s my fault :=) Best … Continue reading

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Bold Step: 1995 16 hand bay registered TB gelding.

“Bold Step” 15 year old, 16 hand bay registered TB gelding. Thoughtful, athletic, sound and smart. Vetted clean including x-rays in 2004. He’s a lover in the barn, and quiet in the ring. He has the moves and the mind … Continue reading

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