It is getting quite warm here in Tasmania! Perfect horse-lover weather. About a week ago, we took the horses down to a large pond here on the property and had some fun with the horses. Some touched it with their muzzle and others launched themselves in (and back out) with enthusiasm. One of the mares even took up snorkeling by
In Tasmania – Trailer loading & Obstacles!
Wow, having great trailer loading sessions! Once I got all of the horses loading nicely (videos to come), I turned the trailer into their only resting place in the pasture. Which means that we trotted and cantered and kept busy and then I sent them into the trailer where they could rest for a long time. At some point, and …
In Tasmania – Trailer loading & Obstacles!
Wow, having great trailer loading sessions! Once I got all of the horses loading nicely (videos to come), I turned the trailer into their only resting place in the pasture. Which means that we trotted and cantered and kept busy and then I sent them into the trailer where they could rest for a long time. At some point, and …
In Tasmania – Wildlife Park & Kangaroo Snuggles
I haven’t been able to keep you that up to date with what I have been up to, but don’t worry, you will see all pictures and videos and hear all of the stories when I get home to Germany. Internet and time have been a bit limited. Earlier this week, I went to a Wildlife Park here in Tasmania …
In Tasmania – Wildlife Park & Kangaroo Snuggles
I haven’t been able to keep you that up to date with what I have been up to, but don’t worry, you will see all pictures and videos and hear all of the stories when I get home to Germany. Internet and time have been a bit limited. Earlier this week, I went to a Wildlife Park here in Tasmania …
In Tasmania – Success and Echidnas!
For the past four or five days, I’ve been sitting around with a cold and a painful sore throat. Last I played with the horses, Ty (2-yr-old) was putting up a huge fight towards any kind of pressure. So much so that I was getting slight rope burns, even through my thick leather gloves. Whenever I asked him to go …
In Tasmania – Success and Echidnas!
For the past four or five days, I’ve been sitting around with a cold and a painful sore throat. Last I played with the horses, Ty (2-yr-old) was putting up a huge fight towards any kind of pressure. So much so that I was getting slight rope burns, even through my thick leather gloves. Whenever I asked him to go …
In Tasmania – Saddles and good rides!
Today the horses continued to improve and the weather was perfect. But you know what wasn’t so perfect?! Having a huge leech bite my face! Just as I was putting my helmet on, I felt something big and
In Tasmania – Saddles and good rides!
Today the horses continued to improve and the weather was perfect. But you know what wasn’t so perfect?! Having a huge leech bite my face! Just as I was putting my helmet on, I felt something big and slimy in my hair. As I went to touch it, I felt a glob. Freaking out, I threw it on the ground. A large leech wiggled …
In Tasmania – Gold’s 1st ride
Today is the day Gold will remember as the first time a crazy human sat on her back! Mark your calendar! I rode Gold for the first time today and she did very well. My goal is to preserve her natural intelligence and sensitivity, so I didn’t push it. She listened to aids and backed up nicely, but got a …