Posted on December 9, 2009 by Wendy
More work on the lunge to develop a the riding seat.
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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 5, 2009 by Wendy
Another spa day at the farm – accupressure, massages, walking, playing, and ground work.
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Posted on July 20, 2009 by Wendy
My lesson schedule was changed around this week, and Friday lessons took place on Thursday, and Friday, Leanne came up to help me get ready for the four day intensive I am giving this week. Buddy was in rare form, as I was demonstrating how to ride this way and that way for a warm-up, [...]
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