Monthly Archives: April 2012
Just for Grins – Miniature horse trailer loading
Dan James and Dan Steers of “Double Dans Horsemanship” make demonstrating their horsemanship entertaining and fun. This video from Equitana Australia 2011 is a short comedy act loading a Miniature horse into a small trailer with an amusing method. In … Continue reading
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Health progress: First quarter 2012
Spring has arrived We are into the 2nd quarter of 2012. How have I done so far this year? A major goal in my health progress was improving my balance. I practice some everyday. I can even practice when standing … Continue reading
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Exercises to improve balance Level 6
These are exercises that I am using to improve my balance. I practice several times a day. The goal of the exercises is to improve my overall body proprioception and balance, as well as strength in my legs. Balancing will … Continue reading
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Hoof boots – Tread
Twistur has had Spring grass induced ‘sore foot’ episodes. Last year we got him a pair of Cavallo Simple Hoof Boots Size 1, which were intended as a therapy boot. They can be a therapeutic, as well as a protective … Continue reading
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Forest Boyz – Friesians in the Mist
The Forest Boyz are three Friesian stallions who live, work and play together in the forest of the Northern California coast. Meike (Feike x Leffert – 2004) & Menno (Feike x Sjaard – 2004) & Saphire (Rintse x Yk – 2005) are the best … Continue reading
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Just for Grins – Hiking with horse, cow, & donkeys
Agnes hiking with Iroy, her Haflinger horse, Cowy, her Highland cow, and her two donkeys through valleys and forest near her home in France. Iroy is loose, as is one donkey. Sometimes Cowy is also loose. They all follow Agnes. … Continue reading
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Let’s play – Parelli student playing with Arabian
Parelli students Ludovic Fournet and Fanny live in France. Fanny plays with her Arabian, Quatifa. Video length: 4 minutes 53 seconds Music: “Freight Train” written by Fred Eaglesmith sung by Chris Paulson. Chris Paulson is a singer/songwriter originally from the … Continue reading
Just for Grins – Shire horse gallops on beach
Kameo — Shire Horse — Beach Gallop WIPEOUT When a wave crashed into Kameo, both horse and rider tumbled. We’re happy to report that both horse and rider were completely fine after the fall! Video length: 38 seconds Uploaded by barb0604 on Aug … Continue reading
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Hickorys Buck – Buckskin Quarter horse
The buyers of Lot 34 sure got a nice horse. In 1983, Bill and Carole Smith started the WYO Quarter Horse Sale. Over the years, it has developed into the nation’s elite Quarter Horse Gelding Sales. There are now two … Continue reading
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Just for Grins – Horse rolling
“Indy and I were supposed to do a little riding, but first was my plan to let her run a little bit at liberty because of her energy. But Indy decides that it’s time to do a roll…. with my … Continue reading
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