Here is a good review of a 2 day Frank Bell clinic…
…one big difference that I noticed is that Frank’s system emphasizes the importance of the relationship with the horse. Rather than treating the horse like the next project on an assembly line, Frank bonds with the horse.
Read the complete review @ www.EverythingEquus.com
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Vego’s first ride went very well. For the most part I just sat on his back Rachael directed him around the round pen. OK, so now for the second and third ride.
I lead Vego to the round pen and saddled him up. I put the hackamore on him and tied the throatlatch. […]
Interesting article in the December edition of The Horse magazine. It’s by Animal Behaviourist Sue McDonnell, and discusses “licking and chewing”. This is a behaviour that natural horsemanship trainers often refer to as a sign that the horse is learning or thinking about something, or possibly a sign that the horse accepts your leadership. […]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about training philosophies. And I guess I keep coming around to the fact that it’s all about the trainer, not the horse. I think I can afford to say that, since I have had King to deal with, so no one can suggest that I had an “easy” horse.
King […]
I just love winter. Ugh. The water trough froze. I was planning on getting a float de-icer for it anyway, but Jen didn’t realize that I needed the trough right next to the barn so I could run the extension cord out to the de-icer. So the last time she was here, she moved it […]
