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Honey: Healing Horses Naturally

Sweet success in the world of natural horse care!

The Associated Press recently announced that honey, heralded through time as powerful antibiotic, is making a scene in mainstream medicine. more…

Of Natural Horsemanship and Mini-Trampolines

Today seemed to go by faster than my to-do list got accomplished. Feeding was finished by dark, but I did not work the horses I wanted to. Frustrating, but there is a way through that now-closed door. The cold wind howled outside as I dragged a mini-trampoline in from the storeroom. more...

Wintertime Fitness

We were asked “what do you do in winter to keep the horses fit?” That is a very important question. We get winter ice and snow but we don’t have an indoor arena on the farm. We need to come up with creative ways to keep horses and riders in training. more…

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Some semblance of peace has replaced the hubbub of the holidays: Denise and I actually took a trail ride the other day. And with New Year’s Eve looming, my thoughts naturally turn to resolutions.

I pulled out my goal sheets from last year. I mentally checked off the “completes” as I read down the list. more…

Outdoor Classroom: A Teacher Turns to Natural Horse Training

Trina had her first groundwork lesson today. Her daughter shows hunt seat and has been riding with me for close to a year. This is their first focused foray into the world of natural horsemanship in ground training.

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NEWSFLASH! Warm Feet in Winter!

Yesterday I revealed my secret for warm feet in winter: boot insoles that carry hand-warmers. Today, I discovered something even better: warmers that are the shape of the entire boot insole! more…

Dressing for Winter Horse Riding- The “Sole” of the Matter

Brrrrrrr!

We’ve had temperatures plummet below freezing, we’ve had gale force winds, now we’re hunkering down for predicted snow and sleet. The horses are ready for the winter, as are the barns and pastures. Are we?

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Mule Training, Lesson 1

Congratulations to Tom! His wife and daughters have been pursuing natural horsemanship and horse training for several years. Tom has always been bedrock support to them in their pursuit of equestrian passion. And now, he has a new partner to call his own! Welcome, Molly Mule!

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Horse Blankets

How quickly things change! Daylight savings time now has us out working in the dark, while bitter winds blow around us.

I started my inventory of blankets last week. I pulled out my blanket barrels to see what’s what.  more…