Let me start this post by stating that I am absolutely NOT a professional horse trainer. What I AM is an “aging horsewoman” who has been riding for over a half-century. Right now, I don’t need a show pony, I need a great trail horse. But that doesn’t mean that I can’t expect great things […]
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Straddle Your Steed With Self-Confidence! I spent an enjoyable couple of months sewing very girlie hobby horses for 3 of my granddaughters. The stick horses came complete with a matching Western cowgirl vest with a heart applique. The older two have already been on a horse, mine among others. My daughter called me recently and
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Aging Horsewomen International Last weekend, Alan and I had the opportunity to attend the first-ever gathering of a chapter of Aging Horsewomen, International. To be sure, Alan doesn’t qualify… but he got to go as an old lady’s sidekick! AHI is primarily a Facebook group, although their newly renovated website offers some amazing perks! While I have
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In Part One and Part Two of this series, I am referencing this article that discusses how horses think. Part one discussed a horse’s propensity for flight, their incredibly well developed senses, and how they learn to become desensitized to non-threatening stimuli. Part Two reminded us that our horses remember everything and they have super-fast
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Communication is a vital component of any relationship, whether between two people or a person and an animal. A spouse or friend who understands how their partner responds will have better communication. Trainers who understand how the horse thinks will have better results, as well as a better relationship with the horse. In Part One
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