Category Archives: Friesians

Sandra’s experience training Friesians.

Douwe & Balou Lay Down Together

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin Comments Off

Marsha Hartford-Sapp and I had some fun with our horses yesterday at Southern Oaks Equestrian Center. We asked both of our horses to lay down on command, hoping that they would do it together. Here is the video clip…..  

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Douwe Learns to Rear

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin Comments Off

I have been training Douwe to execute some performance movements to use in our future exhibitions. Ever since I bought Douwe I had hopes of teaching him to lay down, bow, rear, and do spanish walk along with his regular … Continue reading →

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Photo Shoot with Kimberly Chason

Posted on March 24, 2013 by admin Comments Off

While I am here in Tallahassee I have been fortunate to meet and work with Kimberly Chason of Chason Photos. She is an excellent photographer and lives close to Southern Oaks Equestrian Center. We did a photo shoot for my … Continue reading →

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Clinic at Gale’s Equine Facility

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin Comments Off

I had the great pleasure of teaching at Gale Wolfe’s facility in Big Flats, NY this past weekend. Gale wanted help with her 21 year old Friesian mare Beike in her flying changes. Beike is a special individual with a … Continue reading →

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Winter Photo Shoot

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin Comments Off

Lydia and I were talking about doing a photo shoot in the snow this winter….since I am leaving this week we had to do it quick so I had Jesse Schwarcz come back to take photos for us. Of course … Continue reading →

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Importance of Free Balance

Posted on December 19, 2012 by admin Comments Off

Balance is definitely the #1 most important skill for a rider. It is also the most difficult, considering we are riding something that is constantly moving. One minute you will feel great, in sync with your horse and on top … Continue reading →

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Decision to go Barefoot

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin Comments Off

I recently had Douwe’s front shoes taken off to see how well he will go barefoot. Ever since I bought him 4 years ago he has had front shoes and his feet were not very strong. He lost his shoes … Continue reading →

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Equine Affaire ~ Sunday Demo

Posted on November 21, 2012 by admin Comments Off

The last day! What a week it has been so far. This morning I made sure to get there early and take Douwe for a walk over to the Mallory building. I didn’t want to be overly confident that he … Continue reading →

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Electrodermal Screening for Horses

Posted on November 2, 2012 by admin Comments Off

Recently I had Douwe’s hair and saliva tested to see if he had any deficiencies or health issues. I have had Computerized ElectroDermal Screening done on myself with wonderful results. I have learned numerous things about my own health including … Continue reading →

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“Veil Dance” at NEDA Symposium

Posted on November 2, 2012 by admin Comments Off

This past weekend Douwe, Lydia and I performed at the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Symposium. The symposium was held at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, ME. This was Douwe’s first time performing with Lydia in the “Veil Dance” routine. … Continue reading →

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