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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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Mule Training, Lesson 1

Posted on November 20, 2007 by admin

Congratulations to Tom! His wife and daughters have been pursuing natural horsemanship and horse training for several years. Tom has always been bedrock support to them in their pursuit of equestrian passion. And now, he has a new partner to … Continue reading →

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More Photos of Used Crosby Prix des Nations

Posted on November 17, 2007 by admin

Here are some pictures and measurements of the Crosby Prix des Nations I’m selling: The length of the saddle flap from the stirrup bar to the bottom of the flap: 15″ Gullet Width:  

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Natural Friesian Beauty!

Posted on November 16, 2007 by admin

  Gracie wasted no time in reveling in the natural life with a good mud spa! The morning after her arrival we chuckled at the contrast between the mud and the pretty blue ribbon Tonya loosely wove into her tail … Continue reading →

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Engaged with Grace

Posted on November 15, 2007 by admin

It was a dark and stormy night when the love of my life made two dreams come true…. Mark proposed with Gracie the Friesian as the engagement ring.    

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Used Wintec Isabell Werth Dressage Saddle For Sale

Posted on November 11, 2007 by admin

I bought this saddle this summer and after just a handful of rides realized the flaps are just too short for my looooong legs.  Remember that post about femurs 2 inches too long? So this wonderful, lightly used dressage saddle … Continue reading →

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Used Saddle Crosby Prix des Nations For Sale

Posted on November 11, 2007 by admin

Heads up all you natural hunter-jumper riders! This is a wonderful, classic style Crosby Prix des Nations close contact saddle. It is a 17 1/2 inch seat with a long flap and wide tree. I bought it used. It still … Continue reading →

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Horse Blankets

Posted on November 9, 2007 by admin

How quickly things change! Daylight savings time now has us out working in the dark, while bitter winds blow around us. I started my inventory of blankets last week. I pulled out my blanket barrels to see what’s what.

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Ride To the Middle Ages

Posted on October 29, 2007 by admin

Saturday morning lessons finished, I played hooky from farmwork and snuck over the Potomac to an Atlantian equestrian practice.  Lady Alienor graciously shared her steeds with me. Atlantia’s Deputy Earl Marshal of the Horse, Lady Brandwyn Alston of the Rift, marshaled … Continue reading →

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