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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Jodie Kelly Clinic at Dover Farm
I rode Douwe with Jodie Kelly, Grand Prix trainer and instructor, at Dover Farm in Tallahassee, FL. We did two lessons and I also got to practice our “Wings” routine at their facility too. On Friday we did our first … Continue reading
New Friesian Design!
I finally finished my new Friesian design for a brand new “Friesian Spirit” Organic Cotton Tee Shirt! This design will be on a black tee shirt, the same 100% preshrunk, certified organic cotton tee shirts I use for the “Begin … Continue reading
Work on the Pedestal ~ Day 2
On the second day in Mississippi we got a lot done! Cohn did a lot of pedestal work with Douwe in the morning out in the large outdoor arena. He put the pedestal in the corner and worked on getting … Continue reading
Douwe Learning to Bow
Teaching my horse to bow has been a learning process. I have been able to get him to go down onto one knee using treats but it was never consistent and I had no way to cue him to stay … Continue reading
Work on Pedestal ~ Day 1
The first day working with Cohn Livingston was very productive. He did a lot of in-hand work with Douwe, getting him to respect his space and respond to his cues with some lunging on the lead line and quick changes … Continue reading
Off to Mississippi!!
Tomorrow morning we (Marsha and I) are taking our horses up to Mississippi for a training weekend. We are joining Cohn & Brandee Livingston at their facility, Doc Livingston Farm & Stable. Marsha is bringing Cobra, her mustang gelding and … Continue reading
Taking the Lead
Riding a horse is a dance, and just like dancing with another person, there needs to be a leader and a follower. Traditionally the man is the leader with the woman as a follower. I love to dance but I … Continue reading
Injured Hand
Today I thought that I had fractured my left pinky finger/hand. I was riding a horse and we were just walking when he did a tiny little spook to the side. Nothing big, no problem at all except that I … Continue reading
Video ~ Gryphon Bareback
Here is a video of me riding Gryphon bareback. Gryphon finished his training this month and he went home today. This was my last ride on him here at Southern Oaks Equestrian Center. I will probably work with him a … Continue reading
Riding Douwe Bridleless
I had such a wonderful time with my horse this morning. We had a so-so dressage ride yesterday, I felt blah, it was rainy and Douwe wasn’t too motivated either. So I thought today would be a great day to … Continue reading