We had a fun filled day to celebrate Canada Day at Timberwind Stables. The weather was very Canadian but it didn't dampen the spirits or festivities for all of us horse lovers! Here are some highlights of the day. Alanna and Duchess Mackenzie and Jett Hamster the donkey - it didn't take long to fall…
I'm learning there are endless possibilities in the horse world! This year we are exploring some of them! We've started regular groundwork lessons focusing on liberty training. My riding coach has started working with us on learning dressage. With all of the possibilities opening up I'm even considering breeding Lexi at some point to have…
This poem was posted by Carl Hester today when he lost his beloved horse Peanuts. As it was also very fitting for me today, I am sharing it with you as a tribute to my beloved companion Hershey whom I will dearly miss. Author unknown Hershey - Forever Loved and Dearly Missed
It's been a fun week at the barn! With the super long days and warm weather there is always lots going on. It's a lot of fun to be a part of a busy barn with some great people who share the same love of animals. One evening after a late lesson, I was putting…
There is nothing better than a Sunday at the barn! I had the whole afternoon to spend with my girl. She was a little revved up when I arrived. There was a new pony working in the sand arena beside Lexi and Sugar's paddock. The girls were pretty excited to see a new face and…
Lexi and I were fortunate to participate in a spring spa day at Timberwind over the long weekend. She looks and feels fabulous after her bath! I arrived at the barn just as our barn manager had finished with Adar. He looked so handsome grazing out in the grassy area with his shiny clean coat.…
My Lexi has such personality. It's so much fun getting to really know her. I'm learning that she has good days and bad days just like I do. I'm learning to accommodate expectations on a day when I'm a bit off or on a day that I sense she's a bit off. But the days…
For me there is nothing better than an evening at the barn and having a good ride! It was a lovely evening for our lesson night tonight. The weather was warm and there was no wind. An occasional light sprinkling of rain but just enough to make the spring air fresh and such a pleasure…
The veritable blizzard we experienced this morning aside, we had a great week! Spring on the Canadian prairies. Winter in the morning, spring in the evening. The lovely Adar grazing after the storm. Photo credit Mackenzie Xavier. The arena was open on Friday night so I was able to bring Lexi in for a ride.…
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…
