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Feral Horse Training

Whitney, our natural barefoot trimmer, was out today. I always feel like a pioneer of old hosting a wayfarer on farrier days–what news do they bring from the far-reaching corners of the horse world that they frequent? Today’s news centered … Continue reading

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Blogroll

Enjoy our blogroll of like-minded, thinking horsewo/men!Have your own relevent blog you want to include? Add our link to your page and email us yours! BLOG VILLAGE’s Equine Webringgm Ring Owner: Janey Loree Site: BLOG VILLAGE Equine Webring Get Your … Continue reading

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Equine Slaughter Controversy Insight

FINALLY a useful contribution to the ongoing horse slaughter controversy

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Natural Horse Trainer 2008: Good Intentions, Great Results

Back in the saddle again. Muscles screaming from sitting around hour after hour in the name of “the holidays” are stretched into relief. As I ride out towards the mown corner of the field, I go through some of the … Continue reading

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Honey: Healing Horses Naturally

Sweet success in the world of natural horse care! The Associated Press recently announced that honey, heralded through time as powerful antibiotic, is making a scene in mainstream medicine.

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Of Natural Horsemanship and Mini-Trampolines

Today seemed to go by faster than my to-do list got accomplished. Feeding was finished by dark, but I did not work the horses I wanted to. Frustrating, but there is a way through that now-closed door. The cold wind … Continue reading

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Supplying Warm Water

Most of us do not have access to warm water in our barns or fields. One way to supply warm water is to

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Wintertime Fitness

We were asked “what do you do in winter to keep the horses fit?” That is a very important question. We get winter ice and snow but we don’t have an indoor arena on the farm. We need to come … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Some semblance of peace has replaced the hubbub of the holidays: Denise and I actually took a trail ride the other day. And with New Year’s Eve looming, my thoughts naturally turn to resolutions. I pulled out … Continue reading

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Outdoor Classroom: A Teacher Turns to Natural Horse Training

Trina had her first groundwork lesson today. Her daughter shows hunt seat and has been riding with me for close to a year. This is their first focused foray into the world of natural horsemanship in ground training.

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