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Archive for April, 2010

More Passenger Work!

Posted by Ali on April 29, 2010

Annie and I played passenger again! The exercise is really awesome. If you haven’t tried it, really, do. It’ll benefit you and your horse. The first time Annie and I played passenger I chose not to canter yet. Maybe I should’ve, but I didn’t feel ready. But I went back out the next day and we cantered! We did a review of the trotting too. Also this time she calmed down to a slower pace much quicker, and when she did, I moved, wa [...]

Special Breed: Percheron

Posted by Ali on April 12, 2010

This will be the second special breed blog on my site! I decided to cover the Percheron – I think they are gorgeous, and thought about getting one before I got Annie, but decided they were a little large for my needs. Even though they have been used for jumping, dressage, western, driving, [...]

Our First Trail Ride!

Posted by Ali on April 4, 2010

Annie and I had our first trail ride today! It went well once we got on the trail, getting there was the hardest part! It didn’t help we had 2 horses come in today. I have to say, the only thing I don’t like about being at a quiet barn, when something goes on it’s a BIG deal to Annie. Even something as simple as 2 horses coming in [...]

Interview with Lynn Reardon

Posted by Ali on April 1, 2010

I am so glad Lynn decided to write this book. I’ve always been neutral to thoroughbreds. My first trainer (of 12 years) was an exercise rider, and even though he worked with thoroughbreds most of his life, and told stories of some he loved, he never recommended buying one, usually said no before hearing anything else about the horse. Always said they had too many problems, baggage, etc. Which, some of them do, I’ll [...]