Posted on December 12, 2009 by Wendy
There’s snow…what on earth am I going to do without an indoor besides get cold? Play.
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Posted on December 6, 2009 by Wendy
In hand work and free play with Hope, is the vital component to developing a relationship, platform for negotiation, and mutual communication from the ground to build a foundation of trust.
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Posted on November 4, 2009 by Wendy
It’s hard to talk and listen at the same time. If I am always telling my horses what to do, how to be, or ignoring them, when will I have the chance to listen to them? This has been the essence of my horse challenge – Buddy and the others have insisted that I take my listening skills to a new level. I hope I am giving them the deep level of try that I see them bring into my training sessions.
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Posted on October 1, 2009 by Wendy
Subtle interactions over time can have dramatic, long term results.
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Posted on July 18, 2009 by Wendy
One of my major personal challenges is keeping my ego in check. The Universe has understood my need and provides ample assistance in helping me develop humility.
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