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Springing with Rusty
I rode him today, in the ring. We walked, trotted, cantered. My intent was for us to open up in our trotting, lengthening his stride if I could persuade/allow my body to be loose enough for his needs....
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Hips
My hips are moving more, thanks to 18 months of physical therapy exercises (4 visits with PT and lots of homework!) and some recent visualizations from Judy Cross-Stehlke, Level 4 Centered Riding...
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Mark Rashid's newest book
I don't own it yet, but have already heard wonderful things about it. I will resist the urge to buy a copy next week directly from Mark and Crissi when I see them because it's on my wish list for a...
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Openings
**If we leave the horse an opening, he’s going to go through it.**This is something I got from auditing Mark Rashid yesterday. I find it especially useful for my training efforts with volunteer horse...
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Question about aging and starting a new equine relationship
Recently someone was taking an informal survey, asking about middle aged riders who are "starting again with a new equine partner." I have a few thoughts to share.There are three aspects of a new horse...
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Subtle guidance
I took this quote from some notes I took Sunday auditing a day of Mark's clinic time in New Hampshire.** You have to feel what you want first, offer that, then use the aid if needed. **Yesterday I...
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Fun x 4 days
That sums up my time with Mark Rashid, Crissi McDonald, and horsey friends. Yeah, there were a few moments of emotions other than joy and excitement, but very few. A nice change for me!Rusty is my...
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Want an aprés spook calm-down cue?
Let me know when you find one that is spook proof!I guess I'm looking at BEING in an ongoing calm-down state in all aspects of my life and my horsemanship. As much as I can be that and can bring that...
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Millie, the cat
I have been watching Millie decline rapidly over the past few days, and right now I am full of sorrow even though I say I'm ready for her to go. I watch myself continue to want to do something to make...
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Starting and starting over
I confess I've been spending my 'writing' time on Facebook. It meets some needs although leaves some other needs unmet. So here I am using an old familiar route for expressing myself. Hello, Fellow...
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Dreams
I am resurrecting this from last winter as I've had some remarkable dreams recently. I like this one because of the punning. Some of my more recent and remembered dreams, though lively and meaningful,...
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Excuses to not feel good
I get daily reminders from several sources. This morning's quote from Abraham-Hicks via Facebook is:Tell everyone you know: "My happiness depends on me, so you're off the hook." And then demonstrate...
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Riza is teaching me
I enjoy working with Riza. She has a quiet temperament, questions things without getting in a huff first, and lets me know when I am asking her to do something without my being personally involved and...
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I'm excited
Lately I have felt excited about each day, similar to how it felt as a child on Christmas morning, full of anticipation and certainty that wonderful surprises were soon.I am also excited about my...
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A few gems from Mark Rashid
I have no extensive clinic notes to add to my clinicnotes blog, because I was busy being present and soaking in the learning.However, a few notes I took during this past clinic time with Mark Rashid...
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Intention through the reins
A friend asked me if there was anything I'd been working on prior to this latest clinic with Mark Rashid and Crissi McDonald that they helped me with.Yes.Sending intention through the reins is one...
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Equine Affaire in Springfield, MA
I plan to be there on Saturday and Sunday, drawn to an opportunity to spend more time with my friends and teachers, Mark Rashid and Crissi McDonald. Please say hello if you are there. And for heaven's...
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Rusty as barometer
Today Rusty told me I'm on the right track with my exercise regime and attention to using my core and releasing my back muscles. After all, if I want him to move with ease and release his topline, then...
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Formula training
A recent online discussion of horsemanship prompted me to put a few things into words. People were talking about formula training, formula trainers, and what they found valuable or not with some of the...
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Winter horse activities
It's fully winter here in New England. Snow. Cold. Sun. Clouds. Cold. Mild. Really, really cold. I am grateful that my dear RNB takes good care of the woodpile and the furnace and I have easy access to...
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Maddie is here
I took in a new and free horse on Friday. A young mare who has the potential of being the horse who carries me into my 80s. One of her first gifts to me is an increased appreciation of the horses I...
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Ongoing flow of changes
I have been connecting with friends from the past and finding moments of solace and moments of elation and inspiration through these renewed contacts. I have been practicing my best horsemanship and...
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Overcoming little challenges
Eight years later...After numerous trials and much online research, I've found a way to post again on this blog. This has been my little challenge, one that frustrated me and motivated me to reach out...
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This is the time of year for seasonal transitions. Winter approaches with swirls of snow teasing us into anticipating the months to come. Lifestyle transitions accompany the weather changes. From an...
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Hurry to Here
Ah, nature! There is so much beauty surrounding me here at home. Wild turkeys roam the fields. Song birds call amongst themselves. Tree limbs reach into the sky space. To the west, the sunset outlines...
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