Indian Summer- Warm Weather Natural Horse Care

Indian summer weaves its way between cold snaps here in wild, wonderful West Virginia. I welcome the warm sunshine which glows through the foliage. I can take off my winter coat, but the horses can’t.

As I wait for the wash bucket to fill to sponge off a very sweaty Brego, I think about the challenges Indian summer presents to horses, and the ways a natural horseman can meet those needs. Continue reading

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Horses, Time and Timelessness

Today I came across pictures of Princess Muffinhead as a newborn. What a cute foal she was! The tiny, fragile-looking filly in the photo is such a far cry from the beautiful, powerful mare she has grown into. The four years since her birth passed in a flash.

Wow, four years. I remember so clearly holding her in my lap as she napped. It seemed like she would stay a baby forever. The day when we could finally head out for a ride was so far off as to be unimaginable.

Horses allow us a bifocal view of time. Continue reading

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Natural Horse Training Methods Blog: Official Launch!

Long months after its conception, I’m thrilled to see Natural Horse Training Methods Blog become a reality! This blog has its roots in my core beliefs, and takes flight on wings of daily experience with the horses and people I train.

What do I mean by that? Continue reading

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