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First Deworming

Maggie the rescue filly got her first worming today. It was amazing to remember when she first came about a month ago, you couldn’t even get close to her. What a transformation! Today she

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Lyons, Parelli and Clinton, Oh My!

The first time I visited the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center at the Kentucky Horse Park, one of the directors asked me, “who’s your guru?”

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“Tommy Talooka” 2001 registered Appendix Quarter Horse gelding, 16.1 hands.

      Tommy Talooka is a 2001 registered Appendix Quarter Horse gelding. With his bright chestnut coat and his undeniable charisma, he stands out in any crowd. Tommy is extremely smart and rises to the challenge of learning new … Continue reading

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Zydeco Boogaloo: 15.3 bay Oldenburg-cross mare, 12 years.

CONGRATULATIONS to Cappy Hanson of Albany, NY.  We know Boogie will make a wonderful member of your family and match for your stunning stallion! Zydeco Boogaloo: 15.3 bay Oldenburg-cross mare, 12 years. Boogie’s grandsire, Zeus, is one of the leading … Continue reading

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From Shirley Smith Winer, Retired Pony Club DC, Huntington, MA

From Shirley Smith Winer, Retired Pony Club DC, Former USPC Board Member, Huntington, MA: I have known Kirsten since she joined pony club at about age 12. She shared ownership with another member of “Shokee”- a hardheaded appaloosa. She came … Continue reading

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“Darrah’s Donovan” is a 3 year old Connemara gelding

“Darrah’s Donovan” is a 3 year old Connemara gelding out of Tre Awain Golden Lily and by *Kilfenora Windy Isles. Dark dun, black this winter, absolutely stunning, very correct, very brave, should mature within inspection limits and able to do … Continue reading

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New Horse for Training. The More Things Change…

…The more they stay the same. Wally the warmblood arrived safe and sound for 6 months or so of training board while his owner is out of the country. His owner’s goals: use Centered riding, natural horsemanship and classical training … Continue reading

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Feral Horse Training

Whitney, our natural barefoot trimmer, was out today. I always feel like a pioneer of old hosting a wayfarer on farrier days–what news do they bring from the far-reaching corners of the horse world that they frequent? Today’s news centered … Continue reading

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Blogroll

Enjoy our blogroll of like-minded, thinking horsewo/men!Have your own relevent blog you want to include? Add our link to your page and email us yours! BLOG VILLAGE’s Equine Webringgm Ring Owner: Janey Loree Site: BLOG VILLAGE Equine Webring Get Your … Continue reading

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Outdoor Classroom: A Teacher Turns to Natural Horse Training

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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