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Equine Slaughter Controversy Insight

Posted on January 5, 2008 by admin

FINALLY a useful contribution to the ongoing horse slaughter controversy

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Natural Horse Trainer 2008: Good Intentions, Great Results

Posted on January 4, 2008 by admin

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

Posted on January 3, 2008 by admin

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

Posted on January 1, 2008 by admin

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

Posted on January 1, 2008 by admin

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

Posted on December 31, 2007 by admin

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!

Posted on December 31, 2007 by admin

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

Posted on December 2, 2007 by admin

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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NEWSFLASH! Warm Feet in Winter!

Posted on December 2, 2007 by admin

Yesterday I revealed my secret for warm feet in winter: boot insoles that carry hand-warmers. Today, I discovered something even better: warmers that are the shape of the entire boot insole!

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Dressing for Winter Horse Riding- The “Sole” of the Matter

Posted on December 1, 2007 by admin

Brrrrrrr! We’ve had temperatures plummet below freezing, we’ve had gale force winds, now we’re hunkering down for predicted snow and sleet. The horses are ready for the winter, as are the barns and pastures. Are we?

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