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When I was growing up in Ft. Walton, Fl, mornings were out because of school, then college. What worked best for us was after dinner, and a lot of slow work, walking, jogging, dressage patterns, and low cavaletti work.

An interesting article is found online in Horse and Hound magazine, titled Germany’s Decision to Ban Training Young Horses for Sport. This ban affects young horses up to the age of 30 months, but oddly doesn’t affect race horses (which in my opinion, should). While it doesn’t affect us, it...

That is wonderful news! Great work both of you! 🥳 This calls for a celebration, but I’m guessing carrot cake is out! 😂 The photos are great, Billy and friend look so small among the grain elevators!

Congratulations! 😍 A beautiful boy for you both! Mom looks pleased and relaxed. Enjoy them both!

Congratulations! He is a beauty! 😍

They are too cute for words, but I bet you have thought of a few recently! 😂 That is a tough situation especially with a child literally in the middle. Are the ponies both geldings? Splitting them up seems inevitable and the ideas shared are good ones. If you want to keep both, I would...

Well that is a pretty terrific estate sale find and your cherries are mouthwatering! I love using something old and thinking of the hands in the past that put the item to work. 😍 To clarify …. in my world old is at least 20 years older than I am no matter what age I happen to reach? 😂

That’s great, HesheyMint, that you have neighbors to share with and introduce to horses! If I were a kid in your neighborhood you’d have to chase me off! 😂 How are the mosquitoes, Cayuse, in your area? Do you have to spray down Oatie and Cappy? The mosquitoes here this year are on steroids...

At this time you are probably knee deep in organizing and showing, hope all goes smoothly and fun for all concerned! HesheyMint said it, “You’ve got this!”

Because you couldn’t be sure where his legs were, I think it was best that you dropped the leadline and stepped back. Horses, of all sizes, love to roll, often at the most inconvenient time, after a bath, before entering the ring (fully tacked up), or when standing talking with someone. You can...

Weather certainly affects all of us to some extent. We have definitely noticed an increase in windy afternoons in our area. The mosquitoes have also been ferocious the past couple of weeks but should settle down with some drier weather, hopefully! Like you, there is no one in my area to horse...

That’s wonderful news, Josh! I am sorry to read about Jazzy, she was a special little pony wasn’t she? Moon is very handsome and River also sounds really sweet. You have good teachers! I agree with Marsha, horses smell so good! Very soothing for me, but I wonder what my horses think?🤔 😂...

Ali must be so excited and proud at being ready for a prelim CDE! A big stepping stone! The facility you were all in sounds like a lot of fun with many ways to work with your horse, something for all sizes and expertise. Isn’t it interesting how horses can react (or not) with things that seem...

Awww, Walter is doing her proud isn’t he? 😘 I love his head carriage, he seems to be saying “Look at us!” Your granddaughter looks pretty happy too. :) Hope she had a really fun experience!

Not sure how I missed your earlier posts but glad to have found them this morning! 🤔 Your home is beautiful and I just love the rolling hills! All of your horses and critters look both sleek and content. How is the riding coming for you? That was a great idea to take some lessons and also to...

While I don’t do any breeding, it is just fun (for me ;)) to follow those of you who do. There is something addictive about those numbers too, that draws a person in to see what that number is today! Your mare is lovely too! She is so beautifully groomed in the photo you posted!

You have to be absolutely over the moon living in the famed Bluegrass State! It is beautiful and your calendar will be full! Congratulations on your safe move and new chapter!!

I think hand walking sounds like a reasonable way to provide a little exercise without stressing your mare or foal. Driving with a surcingle right now sounds like a bit much for her to focus on while her foal is so little. Fingers crossed someone more experienced joins in with an opinion...

All the best to you both! With a little luck maybe she will surprise you during daylight hours!

It is a magical connection and one your granddaughter will always remember!