Fall like, windy day!

When I went out to feed breakfast I discovered it was a cool, windy morning. More like fall than a kick off to summer weekend.  The ponies all agreed!  Sass master Piero was in the house with a head toss to rival Lily's!  He even told Spirit to move (across the fence) and bit her butt!







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 the natural horseman
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Saddle fitting

http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/english-tack_apparel/saddle_fit_points_032510/3/

Loretta
the natural horseman
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http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/buyers-guide-protective-horse-boots/

Some students were asking about the different types of boots. Here's a short description.





http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/buyers-guide-protective-horse-boots/

Loretta

the natural horseman

clear communication/visible results

Equine Chronicle » Estrus Problems in Mares

I recently learned about this...the hard way.  I have not had a horse in heavy work-ever. Now that I'm doing endurance and jumpers with Confetti I do.  This past week we were preparing for the last jumper show. A coupe days of great practice , she went into heat, and then it went downhill FAST.  I did not know their performance was effected this way.  Interesting article.

Some of you had experienced Fetti going backwards....this explains it.  And wen she stops at a fence, unless obviously rider error, this explains that too.

Oh well, better now than later.





Equine Chronicle » Estrus Problems in Mares:

'via Blog this'

Loretta
the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Jumper Show results

Whew! Great day at the jumper show and no rain!  Thanks to Cadie for helping hold ponies while we walked courses!

Alyssa and Astro won a 1st pace in a class of about 14 jr and adult riders.  Congratulations to both of them.

Loretta and Confetti won 2 4th places and one 5th in the adult division.

Loretta and Confetti still lead the division with the highest points. Come on out to the last show in the series, April 14 and see if they win a high point yr end award. Then, go back to Loretta's to celebrate.










Loretta
 the natural horseman
 clear communication/visible results