For those who did not get on your computer on memorial day I thought you would enjoy some of the videos that were available. Mike Mansfield Amazing Grace Ring of Freedom We are so blessed to live in America. Madalyn
Clear, correct cues are important when you are training any horse but based on a horse temperament you will often get different responses to a cue. Professional horseman understand this but getting different responses to a cue can be confusing for an amateur horseman. Understanding Five Element horse temperament typing can help those of us … Continue Reading »
Earth horse temperament types love two things: Appreciation and food. They are solid citizens who want to be acknowledged for the good work they do, and food treats often go a long way toward keeping them happy. They make perfect school horses and work well with children. They develop bad habits when their daily routine … Continue Reading »
This horse is an idiot! I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this statement about a horse temperament only to find that when I handled the horse he gave me no trouble. He must like you is the explanation most given for the horse’s unexpected good behavior. Well, I don’t think horses … Continue Reading »
The baby goaties are here and not without some drama. First, Sally had only one kid and he was huge. I bred her when she was still being milked so I guess that is why she had only one. She was pretty sore and cramping several hours after delivery so I decided to palpate her … Continue Reading »
Life on the farm is never dull but last Thursday was particularly eventful. I have new baby nubian goats so I ordered a disbudding iron to burn around the horns so they don’t grow. I have seen this done but not actually done it myself so I was quite nervous. My neighbor, David, is great … Continue Reading »
Although many horse owners and trainers are now beginning to acknowledge the differences between the horse personality types when it comes to training and management, few acknowledge the need for feeding a horse based on type. Yet, if each type needs to be handled and trained differently, why should all the types be fed in … Continue Reading »