Monthly Archives: January 2011

Busy Day in Florida

I had a lovely day working with so many wonderful riders and horses here in Tallahassee. I travelled to The FARM and taught Sam on her Arabian gelding Jet. I gave her a lunge line lesson to improve her balance … Continue reading

Friesians

Jodie Kelly Clinic ~ Day 2

Today was such a beautiful day! The clinic was a lot of fun. Many interesting rides with a wonderful, relaxing feel to the atmosphere. Everyone was happy to learn and the riders & horses made a lot of improvement. The … Continue reading

Clinics

Jodie Kelly Clinic ~ Friday

I set up my SandraB. Designs tent at the Jody Kelly Clinic held at Carol Dover’s picturesque farm. I wanted to watch the  clinic because I had never seen Jodie ride or teach. I was really impressed with her timing … Continue reading

Clinics

Friesian Mare for Sale ~ Sophia

I have ridden this Friesian mare a few times, she is athletic and beautiful. She is more forward than most Friesians and has an active canter. She was bred and raised by Pam Clapp  in New York at Starlit Ridge … Continue reading

Friesians

Douwe Gets Clipped!

Today I finally started body clipping Douwe. It takes a few hours at least to do a full body clip. Douwe’s coat is sooo thick and long from being in the cold Maine weather. He was so well behaved, he … Continue reading

Friesians

Quadrille Classes Begin at Southern Oaks

I taught my first quadrille class Wednesday evening at Southern Oaks Equestrian Center. We had a great turnout, 6 riders and their horses. I will be doing 2 classes a week for anyone who is interested. We did a lot … Continue reading

Equestrian Theater

Training Liam ~ Part One

Liam is a 2001 Oldenburg Gelding by Lancaster. Marsha has had him for a few years and he is currently for sale. Marsha rode him in a clinic with Robert Dover last winter. He is an amazing jumper and is … Continue reading

Riding & Training

Training Douwe with Wings ~ Day 1

Today I  started working Douwe with my fabric wings. I rode him with the wings a couple times in Maine but that was a couple months ago. It was very windy today, not ideal for the wings but Douwe did … Continue reading

Equestrian Theater, Friesians, Riding & Training

Gryphon Training ~ Day 6 & 7

Day 6 I played around with a few dressage tests to see where Gryphon is at. I think that he will be very capable at First Level but I wanted to try some of the Second level movements to push … Continue reading

Friesians, Riding & Training

Ride-A-Test Clinic ~ Southern Oaks

Gave my first clinic of the year at Southern Oaks in Tallahassee, FL. In a Ride-A-Test the rider will warm-up and then ride their dressage test the same as they would in a dressage show. I judge the test and … Continue reading

Clinics