Monthly Archives: December 2011

Reflecting Back on 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by admin Comments Off

I love celebrating the New Year! I enjoy taking the time to think of my goals for the upcoming year and feel that burst of renewed energy and drive. When I was younger I would stay up with my family … Continue reading →

Friesians, Motivational, Riding & Training

Friesian For Sale ~ Aarnoud P. Van D’Oerte

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin Comments Off

This lovely gelding is out of Nanno 372 X Pieterke. He was foaled in the Netherlands on 4/16/2000. Known around the barn as “Tilly”, he is an excellent adult amateur prospect. He has been to one Friesian show, winning both … Continue reading →

Friesians

Dealing with Thrush

Posted on December 13, 2011 by admin Comments Off

The past three months have been so warm and wet that I have been struggling with thrush in Douwe’s hooves. He had his winter shoes put on the other day and my farrier, Jerry Harriman, was commenting that it has … Continue reading →

Riding & Training

Bridleless Dressage with Douwe

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin Comments Off

The winter season is the perfect time for training! At least there is a positive aspect to the shorter, colder days! I have been working on a lot of lateral work with Douwe, his trot halfpass is improving and he … Continue reading →

Friesians, Riding & Training

New Satin & Pearl Necklace

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin Comments Off

I have been wanting to make a satin and pearl necklace for a long time and I finally finished one! I chose pink/bronze colored faux pearls to go along with some beautiful brown satin ribbon. I think that the style … Continue reading →

Products

Equine Affaire ~ Sylvia Zerbini

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin Comments Off

Another act that was really beautiful to watch was Sylvia and her 9 white horses. Most of the horses were Andalusian/Arab crosses with one particularly gorgeous grey with the black mane and tail (the second horse to run in). She … Continue reading →

Freestyles, Shows

Equine Affaire ~ Guy McLean

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin Comments Off

Sorry it took me so long to put up this post but I finally found someone on YouTube who got a decent video clip of his performance. I wish I could have gotten his entire routine on my camera but … Continue reading →

Freestyles, Shows