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Holiday Wishes
Take the time in this busy season to hang out with family and friends, to relax, recharge and prepare for a new year filled with infinite promise. Happy Holidays!
The Riders’ Paradox
One of the exercises I focused on when riding Ichobod recently involved sending him straight forward into pretty strong left-rein contact to get him connected enough on that side to release and stretch into my hand. Compress, compress, compress, loading … Continue reading
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Tagged aids, horse, horseback riding, Horses, Ichobod, paradox, rider, riders, riding, training
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Keeping Your Horse Safe From Healers
Appears it might be circle-the-wagons time again for a certain group of people (who shall remain nameless) who spend their time and talents helping horses feel better in their bodies and providing valuable information for horse owners who choose a … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, bodyworkers, chiropractors, healer, healers, horse, Horses, law, statute, vet, veterinarian
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On the Joys of Contortions and Not Conforming
“You know, to do this kind of groundwork, you have to be pretty self-confident,” one of my clients said to me as she was leading her lovely white mare in smooth serpentines around the ring, making minute adjustments to release … Continue reading
ManeStream Quiz: The Horse’s Self-carriage at the Walk
In my quest to develop robust interaction here in the ManeStream, from time to time I’ll post photos or videos and pose a question for readers to ponder and discuss. All the ManeStream Quiz entries will be about (surprise!) the … Continue reading
The Real Reason I Ride English …
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon helping a client do some saddle fitting. Reminded me why I ride English. Recipe for a tired human: heave four western saddles into pickup … lug four western saddles out of pickup and sling onto … Continue reading
The Benefits of “Beginner’s Mind”
I just love teaching adult beginners to work with horses. Their sense of awe and wonder at things that are part of my everyday life and work really keeps me seeing with fresh eyes. Everyday interactions with my horses can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged beginner's mind, beginners, horse, Horses, lessons, novices, riding
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Fall Colors, Arizona Style
I’m fortunate to be able to work with many of my clients and their horses at their own homes. That means I get to do a bit of driving, much of which is on the outskirts of Tucson. But on … Continue reading
New Adventures in Blogging
I have been thinking about launching a blog for the past couple of years, but somehow other projects have taken precedence – website, clinics, newsletter, articles. But I have been longing for a place for to record and discuss those … Continue reading