Hi Marilyn, I want to point out that *I* am not training him for anything other than showmanship and even that was with the trainer holding my hand! (Though...
Does anybody know of anyone who has llamas for sale? I have a friend who is looking for a couple of pet quality (not high $$$) llamas for her barn. Let me know...
While surfing, I was just on a website that offers 'training and lessons' and happened to see a name I recognised asking for training. Now, the reason I went...
Jeanne, have no fears about venting things like that here! I, for one, am with you. I've seen lots of trainers that you hope know what they're doing. I'm going...
My horse was badly wounded in an accident about two weeks ago and has a lot of gouges all over his body and I need to know what I can use to help the healing...
Hey Jeanne,<br>I think I may have an idea of who you're referring to. About 5-6 years ago, when I was looking for someone to put a foundation on Harley, I ...
I've seen people at my barn have great results with Shriener's solution. I bought a bottle for myself this weekend - not cheap, $10/bottle, but considering its...
Hi Summer-<br><br>I've used Corona ointment with a lot of success. Sinatra has had many, many bites and scratches, and they've all healed really quickly (as...
Please consider EMT. Inquiries for this product, which I have ordered and which sounds<br>extraordinary, can be made at www.emtgel.com<br><br>Kari Ann...
I know how you feel, I know two girls who "claim" to be horse trainers. One tried to set up a boarding/training barn and failed! good thing!<br>I've seen her...
Tonight I was blessed to teach my handicapped riding class, and the class was filmed<br>as part of the certification requirement.<br><br>I am so grateful for...
Yesterday, my Icelandic horse stumbled, perhaps because of the depth of the arena or something in it neither of us saw, and I went off. I am not injured, and ...
Hey Jeanne...I'm *SO* with you on the idea of certifying trainers, however, the question comes up of to who's standards to base one's qualifications on? Case ...
<How do we warn people about these so called horse trainers?><br>I think the internet goes a long way in educating people. It's just a shame names can't...
Ah, stilling the inner negative voices. Great topic! This is a topic which my trainer and I had a long 'psycho-therapy' lesson on earlier in the year because I...
Hi Jana. Great question! The man you refer to is a great example. IMHO, when and how to drop a horse is a part and parcel of what a trainer needs to know and...
Hi,<br>I was just thinking the other day, that if anything ever happened to me, serious accident, illness, etc. I would be happy still, knowing that there are ...
What is the protocol for worming. Should you wait a day after worming before riding or exercising your horse? or is it OK to ride the day after you worm....
Hi, Kari Ann. Falling off? I fall off a lot. :) It's just a thing that happens. *g* The last time I fell off, I landed on my makeshift mounting block and got a...
LOL, funny you should say that (the why do we do this question) I just got finished stripping and rebedding 2 stalls (one of which the horse is a total slob ...
Can we do a recap here? I know we've mentioned in the past where we all board our horses, but I am doing some research for boarding in the east bay, and am...
Hey G!<br>You know my scoop, I think! Stall/paddock at Las Trampas Stables, $310/mo. Great atmosphere, wonderful people. The arena sucks, for now, but they're...
The best tactic I've used for "stilling the negative internal voices" is to talk up my capabailities, either to my trainer, or to myself. That's helped me a ...
I'm glad you're happy, Julie! and as soon as I get a well-fitting saddle, I will be too! I hope :)<br>See ya on the trails in the "Traps"! I walk Eddie up...
One thing I learned from, oh darn, I forget her name...anyway, <br>To get my confidence up is to think about a rider whom I admire and has great riding skills...
Just an update...<br>I am starting to make some plans for a Tack Swap/Sale coming up here in the near future for our Tri-Valley area. I have been in contact ...
