Operator Error

Today Elvis was sporting his typical sunny personality.  We tacked up and began to run through our softening exercises.  It was hot, so I decided to do this in his stall, and a strange thing happened.  He wasn’t soft at all!  He was distracted.  This was so out of character, I wondered if it had [...]

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All Dressed Up

Elvis has been doing very well.  I worked with him this past weekend, but worked on maintaining focus through lessons already learned.  The weather was so nice on both Saturday and Sunday,that it was hard for anyone to focus on working! We did have an audience though; A friend visited specifically to see Elvis for [...]

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The Peppermint Thief

You know, I think I could get Elvis to do anything for a peppermint.  Once, during a ground tying lesson (which is like teaching a horse to “stay”) without a lunge line, Elvis was startled by a loud noise.  He didn’t take off, but his concentration had been broken.  All I had to do was [...]

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More In-Hand Work

Worked Elvis again today.  He retained everything from yesterday.  We just reviewed, then added the moving of forequarters after the hind quarters.  This was really difficult for Elvis in comparison to how quickly he learned to manipulate his body thus far.  He did get it, but I presented the greatest issue.  I find it so [...]

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Today was Officially the First Day…

…of Elvis’ re-starting!  Over the past seven weeks, life has been too busy to commit to a regular training schedule.  This was expected though; I’m so happy to have finally gotten to work with Elvis! He did so well, and I did well also, especially since all I really want to do is get on [...]

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American Saddlebred Bloodlines for Sport Horse Disciplines by Julie Andrew

Occasionally, I will feature Guest Authors on Pariah Pony.  Julie Andrew has the honor of being our very first Guest Author.  Ms. Andrew has been one of the most visible driving forces in the saddlegreds-as-sporthorses movement.  Be sure to check out her wonderful and informative website American Saddlebred Sport Horses! American Saddlebred Bloodlines for Sport [...]

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I’ve not forgotten…

For those who are following my blog, I just wanted to apologize for the lack of content being added.  Not only do I feel as though the basic needs of the blog have not yet been met (an articles section, expanded ‘For Sale’ section, etc), but I’ haven’t been making many posts.  Please don’t loose [...]

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Reunion

Today we visited Elvis after a ten day vacation.  I was worried that perhaps he would have forgotten us.  My heart skipped a beat when he saw us from across his field, and walked right up to the gate.  I’m getting ahead of myself though, because there is more to the story. Elvis has one [...]

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