tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.comments2023-07-16T12:01:30.076-07:00Trail Horse AdventuresJudihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01696430372464786833noreply@blogger.comBlogger1185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-62864137093453486892023-07-16T12:01:30.076-07:002023-07-16T12:01:30.076-07:00Thank you! Thank you! Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275660848463519085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-31862979173550753692023-07-16T11:46:56.395-07:002023-07-16T11:46:56.395-07:00Congrats on your beautiful new horse!Congrats on your beautiful new horse!aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-91893403259802222392023-04-22T20:53:47.909-07:002023-04-22T20:53:47.909-07:00Great story and glad no one got hurt! These occura...Great story and glad no one got hurt! These occurances seem to be more prevalent these days! I had a similar experience where dogs came rushing from behind. My horse was airborne for a bit. Fortunaty I was not unseated! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-41975227885441681242023-03-10T04:56:00.491-08:002023-03-10T04:56:00.491-08:00That is soo Cole....Glad you where there to help.....That is soo Cole....Glad you where there to help..Take care..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-8662248921739489942023-01-18T19:21:48.679-08:002023-01-18T19:21:48.679-08:00Can you get your hands on a GoPro camera? I'd...Can you get your hands on a GoPro camera? I'd love to watch a "between the ears" video of your rides down the hill and across the river.Cheshire (MA) Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652282767238690446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-55551611402593561422021-10-05T04:54:40.496-07:002021-10-05T04:54:40.496-07:00For decades, I have ALWAYS tied two shoelaces betw...For decades, I have ALWAYS tied two shoelaces between the two D-rings that are behind the saddle cantle. I use them to tie jackets behind the saddle, but they're also always there to use for emergency repairs. I have packs of shoelaces in every vehicle glove box, in my trailer.... they've saved my butt many times! <br /><br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-76089145396494018222021-06-01T18:48:47.850-07:002021-06-01T18:48:47.850-07:00Capturing behaviors is the easiest way to train, b...Capturing behaviors is the easiest way to train, but you have to wait for them to give you a good behavior to capture. If one of your horses does something cute or useful, clicker training can turn it into a habit. One day, I was cleaning Cole's left hind foot. When I set it down, he lifted the right hind. I held it, cleaned it, clicked him for it, and we have done it that way ever since.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275660848463519085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-87708295848835942272021-06-01T17:13:23.498-07:002021-06-01T17:13:23.498-07:00The silly walk is cute. Capturing behaviors, inter...The silly walk is cute. Capturing behaviors, interesting. I've only seen clicker training used to teach new behaviors/tricks. aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-25903573372034655282021-05-31T05:02:31.907-07:002021-05-31T05:02:31.907-07:00Good one! I like the perspective & colors.Good one! I like the perspective & colors.aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-38326777494013368582021-05-28T06:36:09.342-07:002021-05-28T06:36:09.342-07:00Clicker training is such a valuable tool in so man...Clicker training is such a valuable tool in so many situations and I wish more people were open to trying it!Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-57450219380375819572021-05-01T09:07:37.454-07:002021-05-01T09:07:37.454-07:00No, it is more like a Spanish walk that isn't ...No, it is more like a Spanish walk that isn't as high and he flicks his foot out before setting it down. He does one foot more than the other--making it look even sillier.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275660848463519085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-54250856362077538092021-05-01T06:13:11.986-07:002021-05-01T06:13:11.986-07:00Cute walk! I was picturing some type of a sway.Cute walk! I was picturing some type of a sway.aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-83744682180350247652021-04-27T17:26:29.384-07:002021-04-27T17:26:29.384-07:00Great shots!Great shots!aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-74673923566405675292021-04-23T13:38:07.438-07:002021-04-23T13:38:07.438-07:00I haven't drawn in charcoal since college, pre...I haven't drawn in charcoal since college, pretty sure I still have my little charcoal stick set. If I remember correctly I found it challenging to not get too dark and smudgy. Craft stores around here don't carry coquille, no clue where I would get some locally these days. Fine art shops have closed, probably only online. It is fairly thick and nice for values. aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-11629781648711419262021-04-23T12:08:46.549-07:002021-04-23T12:08:46.549-07:00Thanks. Yes, it is charcoal. I really enjoy char...Thanks. Yes, it is charcoal. I really enjoy charcoal, but lately I have been trying other things just for the challenge. The paper is a nice, 60# Strathmore vellum--kind of an all-purpose paper. I didn't know what coquille was, so I had to look it up. I used to work in printing. It is what we called a stipple finish--and I wondered why they even made it since not once, in 30 years, did we ever print on it. I could see how it could help to make lovely drawings. I'm sure you will find your way back. <br /><br />Yes, we should get a video of Cole doing his tricks. He loves doing them so much--most of the time I just wish he would stop! He really seems to like doing the tricks, so I humor him.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275660848463519085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-17268883875523760372021-04-23T07:05:21.624-07:002021-04-23T07:05:21.624-07:00What a smart guy! It would be fun to see a video o...What a smart guy! It would be fun to see a video of Cole doing his tricks. Nice drawing. What are you drawing with, charcoal? on what paper?? Seems everyone has a different favorite method. Mine is (or was) graphite pencil on coquille. I like the texture. Hopefully I will find my way back to drawing on coquille, someday.aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-28446321386241166432021-02-05T09:02:53.561-08:002021-02-05T09:02:53.561-08:00I think the Better Than Leather is nicer than the ...I think the Better Than Leather is nicer than the Beta Biothane. I think it might even be cheaper. If you don't mind the plain colors, it is the way to go.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13275660848463519085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-4184418609882690872021-02-05T06:11:44.363-08:002021-02-05T06:11:44.363-08:00OOOOH, I need to order some stuff... I have not tr...OOOOH, I need to order some stuff... I have not tried the Better Than Leather yet...Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-17161099624536199952021-01-05T15:59:49.061-08:002021-01-05T15:59:49.061-08:00Not gonna lie, I scrolled to the bottom to make su...Not gonna lie, I scrolled to the bottom to make sure they were ok. This is a terrible way to end the year. Healthy vibes for all of you in 2021...Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-38008824379203929042021-01-05T15:42:14.451-08:002021-01-05T15:42:14.451-08:00So glad both horses are doing okay now! What a sc...So glad both horses are doing okay now! What a scary time for all of you!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345010229911523928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-481781860029621202020-11-06T07:16:09.695-08:002020-11-06T07:16:09.695-08:00So happy to hear! I always think of Cole Train whe...So happy to hear! I always think of Cole Train when I pass the old barn. Sad so much has changed but horray for new adventures!<br />-Katy (who used to ride Hillary)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549738160889992914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-49709026098657960432020-11-05T17:15:47.954-08:002020-11-05T17:15:47.954-08:00What great news! Glad to hear all is well.
What great news! Glad to hear all is well.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530476278626972207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-10410862355885368082020-10-16T07:29:37.902-07:002020-10-16T07:29:37.902-07:00October riding is my favorite and I love your fall...October riding is my favorite and I love your fall colors. I am giggling at Dante's antics...Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-61394893068440922032020-10-06T05:32:27.498-07:002020-10-06T05:32:27.498-07:00The barn owner where I board is in her late 70'...The barn owner where I board is in her late 70's, her husband died 15 years ago, they never had kids; I've been there 20 years and have 2 horses. My monthly board is over $1k but it is close to my home (5 miles) and adjacent to groomed, multi-use trails. I hate change. I'm so sorry to hear this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124003762106068930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2583155977253441105.post-22981009484404957962020-08-24T16:29:47.497-07:002020-08-24T16:29:47.497-07:00Judi,congratulations,I'm very proud of you,you...Judi,congratulations,I'm very proud of you,you did an awesome job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558738687963496771noreply@blogger.com