Tag Archives: equestrian

Sylvan Glen Equestrian Practices

Posted on February 1, 2009 by admin

We are thrilled to have 2 equestrian practices on the calendar so far. On Feb 21 we will be holding an unofficial equestrian get together. Alexander, Aethelmearc’s current KEO will be coming down as well as Gunnar, the Equestrian Marshal … Continue reading →

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Saturday Afternoon With Grace

Posted on January 24, 2009 by admin

Grace has spent the week hanging over the fence watching me work clients’ horses.  “Am I next?” she seemed to ask continuously.  Despite the bitter chill, Mark and I brought her out today for some quality family time. While I … Continue reading →

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Equestrian at Siege of Glengary

Posted on January 9, 2009 by admin

Equestrian events are returning to Siege of Glengary in the Shire of Sylvan Glen! Yippeee! Thank you Margarita for your persistance in securing the site we’ve dreamed of since the Lazy A days!Equestrian events are fun to participate in and … Continue reading →

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Welcome Luna

Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin

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

Posted on December 29, 2008 by admin

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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Horsemanship Practice… At the Mall!

Posted on December 19, 2008 by admin

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

Posted on December 19, 2008 by admin

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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From Jessie Doernberger, Globetrotter

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Kirsten

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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Horse Training Tips Contest

Posted on November 3, 2008 by admin

“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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Welcome Diego!

Posted on October 27, 2008 by admin

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 →

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