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In the Land of Equus

We are but pilgrims in the land of Equus. Unkown, unfamiliar travelers who seek to find the answers. What are we but mutual, created beings upon this earth? In the…

Can’t quite put my finger on it …

Something is in the air. Something is changing. Something which I can’t quite put my finger on. I think – the horses listen. I talk – the horses listen. I…

12 Senses of Horsemanship

Today I am embarking on a journey — a 12 step journey. The steps may be big, they may be baby steps but they will be steps forward. Even in backwards steps we go forward if we strive to learn from them.

Care to join me?

Moment to Moment

31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your…

CLICKER TRAINING Online Course Starting Up!

STARTING MARCH 17TH! This 6-week class forms the foundation for CT101 and further as you will be introduced to the intriguing principles of Positive Reinforcement teaching. Through presentations, live discussions,…

The 12 Fastest Ways to Connect with The Horse

The 12 Fastest Ways to Connect with The Horse Modeled after “The 12 Fastest Ways to Establish Rapport” from “littlethingsmatter.com” by Todd Smith In his article, “The 12 Fastest Ways…

A Newsletter from http://penzanceppt.ning.com Community. Join us by clicking on the link. Hundreds of pages for the Horse Lover!   INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT … Since the beginning of my time with…

Can’t Wait!

Can’t wait til Spring! Can’t wait til the temps get into the 70’s … so much to do. So many things I want to work on with the horses and…

I was so wrong …

Well, years and years of dealing with laminitis and founder (with clients’ horses; not my own)  with the ‘old ways’ of treatment embedded in my brain, I fell into the…

The Science Behind Natural Healing Methods

I found this website today and thought some of the readers here might be interested: Quote: http://www.greenmedinfo.com is dedicated to bringing the public information on the science behind natural healing…

A Prayer for all …

Every morning God plants seeds in my heart about one thing or another. This morning I watched yet another ‘rescue’ video as I have watched so many. But my heart…

From Your Horse’s Point of View

Ran across this today while browsing. Very worthwhile to pass on. Thank you, Anne Gage! http://confidenthorsemanship.wordpress.com/author/confidenthorsemanship/ Inspired from The 10 Commandments From a Pet’s Point of View by Stan Rawlinson, the Doglistener….

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

http://www.avma.org/issues/policy/mvpa.asp Time to comment until the 14th (monday) of this month. Make your voice and opinion heard. Read Section 2:7 specifically.

Clicker Training Horses

Last week I stumbled upon one of the most comprehensive and spot-on websites on “natural” horsemanship that I’ve seen yet.  The document I’ve attached is from that website and I’ve…

NICE HOOF!

Wow — what a nice, nice hoof!  Curly belongs to a gal who took trim instruction from me — I’m so proud of Nicole. She does an awesome job!  Keeping…

Ulcers and Cabbage … Huh? Pt II

The following is the copy of an article written in Time magazine,  in 1949 no less!  (Yeah, well just cause its an old article does not make it any less…

Ulcers and Cabbage … Huh? Pt. I

OK — So it seems pretty far fetched that feeding shredded cabbage to horses can aid in curing their ulcers. (First, I’d emphasize PREVENTATIVE care before having to even deal…

My Opinion on Clicker Training Horses

Difference between no clicker and clicker? No clicker = ‘old school’ Berlitz Language course; Clicker = Rosetta The clicker is a TOOL to bridge (no pun intended) and clarify the…

RANT!

Caution :: rant! … Re: discussion about ulcer medications and rebound effects, efficacy, etc. what happened to PREVENTATIVE medicine? Fix what’s causing the ulcers to begin with! ie: Turn the…