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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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Spectacle Equestre

The French take on Medieval Times!   Spectacle equestre – tournoi medieval – cascade – Jubii TV Cie Impulsion : Tournoi de chevalerie, chute de cheval, cascade, voltige equestre, combat à l’épée, fete médiévaleMots-clés : medieval chevalier tournoi epee lisse … Continue reading

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370 Days of Grace…

It’s not that I didn’t mark the 365th, it’s that I haven’t had time to post. It was funny… I spent all day joking with Kirsten about making Grace a carrot cake for her “Bower Birthday” which also happens to … Continue reading

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Used Saddles For Sale

The key to natural horsemanship and balanced seat riding is to be able to freely balance and control your various body parts.  A saddle can make that easy… or downright impossible. A saddler once measured my femurs and discovered they … Continue reading

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Black Horse Dancing

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Black and White Friesian Photos from Wish Upon a Ster

   

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Solo Flight

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Horse Training Tips Contest

“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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