Riding Massey!

The day after we rode Willow was a nice day, a P.D. day for public schools; and since the day was nice, we took it of too. We decided to spend this lovely day with our lovely horses. Dexter and I went out to the barn, and Dexter walked Willow around, and I walked Massey…

Bonnie’s Progress

In my last post, called Head Throwing Problems, I wrote that Bonnie was throwing her head, and that she had lost interest in riding. I’ve been using the open rein with Bonnie for a little while now, and I learned just the other day that when you start a horse under the saddle, you are…

Head Throwing Problems

Does your horse throw its head? Does your horse wear a bit? Some horses will throw their heads because of the pressure (or pain) a harsh bit can cause. A bit that doesn’t fit well can do the same. Is your horse frustrated? Are you giving your horse correct cues, and does your horse understand…

Bonnie’s training

Today I thought I would write something other than about kitties or puppies. Today I am going to write about how we have been breaking our first pony, things to try, lessons learned, and advice on the way! When I got Bonnie, she was so well mannered. She listened very well, she responded well to…