Spring brings with it longer days and Lexi and I are loving the warmer weather. We took full advantage of the Easter long weekend, finally able to spend more time together and the progress is notable. We had a very good ride at our lesson on Saturday. We worked with my coach for the full…
Lexi and I have been implementing what we learned at our clinic. As well, a friend who did the clinic with us lent me a wonderful book. "The Art of Liberty Training for Horses" by Jonathan Field. Thank you Amanda!! It expanded on what we learned at the clinic and explained horse behaviour and how…
It was an early morning Sunday as I awoke to meet my trainer at the barn. 6:30 a.m. Ughhh still sleepy, until I realized "Hey! This isn't a work day! I get to take Lexi to our first liberty clinic and spend the whole day with her!!" I had been looking forward to today for…
I remember my Grandma said to me once "it's such a shame, by the time you start to figure it (life) out, you're almost done" I never really understood what she meant at the time. I was a teenager and as such knew it "all", in my view. I am however starting to understand what…
What a beautiful day!! Nothing like surviving a brutal Canadian winter on the prairies to make everyone truly appreciate a warm sunny day! As the sun streamed in through the picture window and I could see the water start to run from the melting knee deep snow I couldn't get to the barn fast enough.…
My Lexi continues to teach me things I'd have never otherwise discovered. The time spent with her is a gift I always appreciate. Perhaps it's because I waited so long and worked so hard for her. Perhaps she's just the right horse at the right time. We spent some quiet time together this weekend. Our…
We awoke to a frosty Sunday morning today! Temperatures dropped over the weekend and it appears we are in for some cooler temperatures this week. I prepared Lexi's bucket to take down and have a little visit with her. I bundled well to ward off the bitter cold so I could spend a little time…
After a particularly stressful and frustrating work day I was very much looking forward to my evening at the barn. I could feel myself getting lighter and a smile creeping through the crease in my brow as I drew nearer to my happy place. My coach had a lesson in progress when I arrived, but…
These past months have been an ardent test of patience to be sure as I struggled to do even the bare minimum with my Lexi. But this week marked a few more steps forward. Baby Steps, but forward steps none the less! I was able to start physio on Monday. After a thorough assessment they…
We had a positive night tonight. Our barn manager was outside when I arrived at the barn tonight. She graciously offered to help me bring Lexi in. I thankfully accepted. She was able to provide some guidance with a couple of areas I was uncertain in when going into the paddock and interacting with another…
