Which Type is Stacy Westfall’s Freestyle Reining Champion Horse Whizards Baby Doll (Roxy)? If you are hooked into YouTube or the reining horse world at all, chances are pretty good that you’ve seen Stacy Westfall’s 2006 Championship Freestyle run aboard Whizards Baby Doll, affectionately known as Roxy. Her run, done without a bridle or saddle, … Continue Reading »
We hear the word “detoxification” so often these days that it’s become a common part of our language, but do we really know what it is? If you’ve been a little confused about detoxing, this article will give you some basics about it. Our bodies detoxify everyday – it’s simply the process of processing or … Continue Reading »
The Metal horse temperament is the prototypical hard-working ranch horse. He enjoys order and control, and can stand up to some of the toughest working conditions. Metal horses do their jobs perfectly but otherwise desire very little interaction. Unlike the Earth horse, the Metal horse assimilates nutrients very easily. And unlike the Fire horse, the … Continue Reading »
I started this blog with my move to Fischer and a big part of my decision to make this move was to be close to my cousins, Libby and Sonny. With adjoining properties we could share in our mutual ranching and farming aspirations. Sonny jumped into action right away by helping dig the 4 foot … Continue Reading »
How rare is it to find the perfect horse temperament who is willing to please, confidant, smart, strong and athletic. Much of the time at least one of these ideal characteristics is missing in any given horse and a person has to decide what is most important to him. For instance, you might have a … Continue Reading »
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 »
Guest Post Alan Joel Being an avid consumer of AFA blue-green algae, I’m always interested in learning more about this incredible superfood, even though I already know so much about it. I am constantly amazed at what I discover. For instance, just the other day I read that chlorophyll, a substance that is very dense … Continue Reading »
Why do we get so excited about newborn babies. Yes, they are cute but they are a huge amount of work. I have cleaned the goat stall and set up the area for milking. Set in my supply of organic alfalfa and worked on the fence. Both of my nanny goats are due any day … Continue Reading »
It seems like springtime often brings on horse injuries and the question of how best to treat them. Many topical products available for treating horse injuries contain irritating antiseptics and conventional vets can be quick to reach for anti inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. I prefer a more natural plan. Homeopathy for common horse injuries: Arnica … Continue Reading »
Reading The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman was a real eye opener for me. The five love languages of people are: Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch This book explained how good intentions do not replace giving a person what they want in relationships. This certainly helped explain … Continue Reading »
Why can’t there just be a pill to cure all those stubborn equine symptoms. We would pay any amount of money for something easy to make our horses well! But it is not so easy. You see those stubborn equine symptoms are not just simple conditions. They are the result of a process that has … Continue Reading »
Jacob was expected to be fast like his mother but he hated racing. As an Earth horse temperament he even hated being at the track when the other horses were training. Finally his owner took him to a hunter trainer to find him a new career. Jacob loved jumping small fences and carrying a child … Continue Reading »
Despite a solid holistic horse health program my horses were not slick and shiny and I was really annoyed by this. I pride myself on taking the best possible care of my horses but after 18 months of drought followed by a hard, wet winter my horse’s coats looked like crap. The hair was long, … Continue Reading »
Is your horse a solid dependable character or does he transform from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde depending on the circumstances? Is your horse an angel when he gets to do what he wants but a devil if you make a request he does not agree with? Do you get along fine with your horse … Continue Reading »