War Time Wisdom

Posted on March 1, 2008 by admin

We just came across this World War II poster.

Keep calm and carry on-vintage WWII Business Wisdom

Plastered around England, it reflected even as it does now the oh-so-British fortitude in the face of adversity. I’d like to hang it in my office as well as my arena!

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Wisdom from WWII

Posted on March 1, 2008 by admin

We just found this old English World War II poster. I’d like to hang it in our arena!

 horse training tip from a wwII poster

As explosive as it can become on occasion, nothing the horses can conjure begins to approach the threat of a bomb raid. If civilians could keep calm and carry on in the face of destruction and death, what excuse do we have for losing our cool with our horses?

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First Trailer Loading

Posted on February 28, 2008 by admin

We train Maggie the feral mare to load into the horse trailer

Maggie the once-feral rescue mare arrived loose in the horse trailer. No one could get near her, much less get a halter on her. They managed to bribe her into the trailer with grain to get her here to the farm. That was just over a month ago. Continue reading →

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Consumer Credit Education

Posted on February 28, 2008 by admin

Forewarned is forearmed. This is increasingly crucial as lines are drawn on the national financial battlefield. Continue reading →

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Your Business Theme Song

Posted on February 27, 2008 by admin

Liz invited me to join her in a 30-day business “Game.” I am excited for two reasons: Continue reading →

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A Rising Tide Raises All Ships

Posted on February 26, 2008 by admin

“A Rising Tide Raises All Ships” my mentors often remind me. Seas of knowledge and waves of fortune buoy and carry all willing vessels with their swells.

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Gracie’s Sire Anne 340

Posted on February 25, 2008 by admin

While we’re on the topic of top-notch stallions who happen to be daddies to some of our farm denizens, here is a video of Gracie’s sire, the Friesian stallion Anne 340:

 

 

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Donadio H: SkySong’s Sire

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Kirsten

I found a video of SkyBaby’s Daddy on YouTube. Now we see where she gets her airborne agility from! I recommend turning off the volume. Enjoy!

 

 

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Horse Quiz!

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Kirsten

I came across this photo in my archives. Guess who it is!

I’ll give you a hint: both horses were born here at Almost Heaven Horse Source, both board here now, and both will be trained for versatility in natural horsemanship, dressage, eventing, and medieval equestrian games.

Two of our homebred warmbloods at Almost Heaven Horse Source

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Manic Monday: Explosive!

Posted on February 25, 2008 by admin

horse picture: Wish bucking

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