It is through centuries of trial and error, training successes and failures, and discovery of effective riding that led to the understanding of the training scale. It is not a list that was drawn up and followed; first it had to be discovered and understood. The training scale is a formula for riders of all …
Thought of the day: Playing with Young Horses
Every time I step into the arena, I acknowledge my mortality with a courteous tip of my helmet, and then I pay attention and use the only three things I need (especially) with a green horse: patience, a sense of humour, and quick reflexes.
Thought of the Day: Green Horses
Green horses often remind me of puppies, except ginormous and with weapons on their feet… but while playing with Mr P., I enjoy that when I dance on scary things and generally behave like a clown, he doesn’t, because while he observes my antics, he’s too mesmerized to act out with his own. WIN!
new year, new playmate
I have a feeling that 2014 is going to be a good time… On January 2nd, I’d inquired about working with a young horse that hadn’t had a whole lot of success with previous trainers… I might have been biting off more than I can chew, so they say, but something about this feels right. …