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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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Douwe Learns to Rear

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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Winter Photo Shoot

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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Reflecting Back On 2012

Looking back over this past year I am feeling very thankful. I am happy to say there were no low-points or tragedies to face, my family, friends, and my horse are all healthy and happy. I accomplished an important goal … Continue reading

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Importance of Free Balance

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

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 ~ Wednesday

After a few hectic days of packing inventory, bathing and grooming my horse and making sure I had everything ready we left at 6:00 am on Wednesday morning for the Equine Affaire. I am so grateful to Elisha Harvey for … Continue reading

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Electrodermal Screening for Horses

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

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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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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