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Douwe & Balou Lay Down Together

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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Photo Shoot with Jesse Schwarcz

I did a photo shoot in the beautiful fields at Isaac Royal Farm with my horse Douwe and Bethanne’s (my mother-in-law) horse Rovandio recently. We lucked out with beautiful weather and full foliage on our scheduled day with Jesse Schwarcz … Continue reading

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Begin the Dance with Praise

I am a big supporter of using praise and treats when I am training a horse. I think that a well-timed treat can greatly enhance your horse’s desire to learn and perform. However, if treats are given when the horse did … Continue reading

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17 hand Friesian for Sale

Draco is an 11 year old Friesian gelding standing at 17 hands.  He is out of Teunis x Raquel (Oege). Very dependable amateur horse, forward thinking, excellent on trails, at shows, and for dressage. Located at Acorn Hill Farm in … Continue reading

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5 yr Friesian Gelding For Sale

                Wobke (aka Diesel) is out of Tynke by Sytse 385. Bred by Starlit Ridge Friesians in Salem, NY. Handled daily from birth and has worked extensively in long reins since he was … Continue reading

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Friesian Gelding For Sale

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

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Bitless Bridle Instructor

I have officially been appointed as a Bitless Bridle Instructor! I am able to represent Dr. Cook’s bridle and help riders learn the in’s and out’s of using one for themselves. If the bridle is not adjusted or used correctly … Continue reading

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Bitless Dressage with Douwe

I started riding my Friesian gelding Douwe in a cross-under bitless bridle and he is going really well in it! I am using Dr. Cook’s Bitless Bridle which can be found at: www.bitlessbridle.com. My mother-in-law Bethanne bought his bridle at … Continue reading

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Douwe Wins Class at HorseShow.com

I am a new member of the virtual horse show website called www.horseshow.com. They offer different online shows that you can upload and submit videos to enter. Recently I entered their Dressage Encore Performance class. It was judged by Natalie … Continue reading

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