My beautiful 12 old daughter riding her arabian,Bravo Bravheart. ohhh...the freedom.
Monday, February 22, 2010
ride like a kid again!!!!!!!
My beautiful 12 old daughter riding her arabian,Bravo Bravheart. ohhh...the freedom.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
spring.....
Spring brings all the excitement of new growth and warm weather. Lets take this time to get our minds and body's in shape before we expect our horses too. For those of you who are feeling guilty that your horses are standing in mud or cold weather, or you cant ride yet, pull out that yoga tape or get out your horsey DVDs and be ready to be all you can be for your horse.s
Some Thoughts About Cinchy Horses......
Thank you all for your great advice. I really loved seeing how everyone is considering their horses. There was a time when horses where not considered and that is the tradition we are trying to change. True horseman consider their horses.
When I started my horse program many of my long time horse friends were so excited to have a place to retire their good old faithfuls. I begin to get a reputation for the greatest retirement home for these horses.
I gave lessons to kids and adults at all different levels. I was able to take 17 head of horses and turn it into the greatest program around.
I soon realized that these old faithfuls had lived amazing lives and were performance horses till the end.
With all of those amazing qualities they all had their little corks too. Many of them came to me in their late teen or early 20s, I didn't always know their complete history and many where cinchy.
The perspective that I would like to bring to this discussion is to remember all of those techniques can be successful but the key is you have to know when, where and how to use them and read each individual horse. Also remember that years of bad saddling can leave a muscle memory mindset in the horse so be realistic in your expectations.
I still have a lesson horse name Jazz. When we first started working with her saddle issues she would try and turn around and bite us. We applied all of the positive options to her. In the end she would chew on the rope instead of biting us. We finally realized that was a fair compromise.
Take it slow, take a breath, and break it into small pieces. Take the time it takes so you don't have to take the time to do it over.
When I started my horse program many of my long time horse friends were so excited to have a place to retire their good old faithfuls. I begin to get a reputation for the greatest retirement home for these horses.
I gave lessons to kids and adults at all different levels. I was able to take 17 head of horses and turn it into the greatest program around.
I soon realized that these old faithfuls had lived amazing lives and were performance horses till the end.
With all of those amazing qualities they all had their little corks too. Many of them came to me in their late teen or early 20s, I didn't always know their complete history and many where cinchy.
The perspective that I would like to bring to this discussion is to remember all of those techniques can be successful but the key is you have to know when, where and how to use them and read each individual horse. Also remember that years of bad saddling can leave a muscle memory mindset in the horse so be realistic in your expectations.
I still have a lesson horse name Jazz. When we first started working with her saddle issues she would try and turn around and bite us. We applied all of the positive options to her. In the end she would chew on the rope instead of biting us. We finally realized that was a fair compromise.
Take it slow, take a breath, and break it into small pieces. Take the time it takes so you don't have to take the time to do it over.
Friday, February 19, 2010
WHAT TO DO WITH A CINCHY HORSE?????
Ok guys. question and answer time. what to do with a cinchy horse???? I would love for you to share some of you thoughts on ways to help a horse that does not like to be saddled or have his cinch tightened.
.....so stay tuned. Christa Lynn
.....so stay tuned. Christa Lynn
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Ride like the Wind
I was thinking back to the days we used to ride our horses as kids. We didn't care how we got there we just were happy we made to whatever destination we had in our minds.
As I grew in my horsemanship over the last 20 years I wanted like many of us to develop this relationship with my horses that everyone was talking about. I started on my journey learning about how horses viewed and responded to our world.
It became very clear to me that I had to look at myself and make changes that my horses could understand. I had to be responsible for my reactions, thoughts and attitudes. When I made those changes my horses did too.
During this last year when I was doing a lot of self growing I had a hard time riding my horses because I didn't feel I could give them that emotional control they needed from me.
I found though that the work I put in building trust and communication with my personal horses paid off and they were able to fill in for me. What a beautiful example of a relationship.
I would love to hear some example from you on how you have a special relationship with your horses. Christa lynn
As I grew in my horsemanship over the last 20 years I wanted like many of us to develop this relationship with my horses that everyone was talking about. I started on my journey learning about how horses viewed and responded to our world.
It became very clear to me that I had to look at myself and make changes that my horses could understand. I had to be responsible for my reactions, thoughts and attitudes. When I made those changes my horses did too.
During this last year when I was doing a lot of self growing I had a hard time riding my horses because I didn't feel I could give them that emotional control they needed from me.
I found though that the work I put in building trust and communication with my personal horses paid off and they were able to fill in for me. What a beautiful example of a relationship.
I would love to hear some example from you on how you have a special relationship with your horses. Christa lynn
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
I am back in the saddle
Hey guys I am back and ready to cowgirl up!!! sometimes in your life it feels like winter for a very long time. All of the leaves on the tree are gone and it looks empty but that is the time when your roots are growing deeper. Spring is around the corner and all new leaves are ready to reveal themselves.
I am excited to share with you many of my life lessons I have had over the last year. When I spend time with my horses they always teach me lessons I can apply to my life. I would love to hear from you and hope you stay tuned for what I have to share......... Christa Lynn
I am excited to share with you many of my life lessons I have had over the last year. When I spend time with my horses they always teach me lessons I can apply to my life. I would love to hear from you and hope you stay tuned for what I have to share......... Christa Lynn
Friday, April 3, 2009
Bloggy Break
Sorry I have been absent in the Blog World, I have missed visiting with you all.... I have some personal issues in the Real World that have kept me away, one being no internet access! So you can see how that might be a slight problem.... :( I'm looking forward to posting again as soon as I'm able. Thank you all for your support and well wishes....
xo, Christa Lynn
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