Since the saddlebred barn does not present its public face until mid-morning, I have been doing a small amount of work with the boys before I go out. Weekdays, I do groundwork, walks, &/or clicker training. On weekends, I ride sit on Rodney; Greg lunges or long-lines Milton.
Category Archives: Herd Behavior
Conference Report. Not. Long Version.
An expanded account of my cryptic Monday post [Short Version]. Earlier this spring, my friend Sunflower convinced me to take my blog more seriously. To that end, I signed up for Y’all Connect, a day-long blogging conference last Friday. I was excited. I was ready. I packed a stack of business cards. I printed aContinue reading “Conference Report. Not. Long Version.”
New Equipment: Grooming Bats
Okay Milton, wave that back foot at me one more time. Go on. I dare you. I do not advocate fear, or pain, or abuse. I do advocate respect. Me for the horse. The horse for me. A horse needs to know that a misstep will receive swift retaliation from the herd leader. That wouldContinue reading “New Equipment: Grooming Bats”
Miss Lace, Queen of the Barn
At Stepping Stone Farm, Miss Lace is allowed to roam at will. The perks of royalty.
On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Two Couch Spuds
Lately, I have been spending free time with the horses. Not asking them to do anything. Not brushing them. Just reading while they graze in the field or loaf in the barn. The zen, yin, right brain, Dionysian side of me feels that I am learning about Rodney & Milton outside of their utility toContinue reading “On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Two Couch Spuds”
Introduction Day
Rodney started it. Milton won it. They have had a week to compare notes thru the bars. Today was the meet&greet. We tried to arrange so this would occur in open, neutral ground. Only moderate success. First contact came amid a small stand of trees. Squealing and front leg curling. We shooed them out toContinue reading “Introduction Day”
Virtual Brush Box 