Sharing some Sunday morning joy! 🌻
Last week was the first time she didn't feel the need to stand up when I approached her lying down in the paddock. It was important for me to recognize her discomfort and draw back slightly when she experienced it. I decided to walk away gently after a few minutes before she felt the need to leave.
Fast forward to this week!!
She felt much more confident in my approach to her. When I sat beside her and petted her neck for a minute, she simply rolled over on her side flat out and relaxed!
Oh okay!!
This is huge for this girl!
It was a heartwarming moment, as it showed that she felt comfortable and safe in my presence. Denali's change in behavior is so meaningful to me because it shows that she has developed trust and a feeling of security with me.💕
🍂🌾The days are getting shorter! Want to know how many minutes until sunset?
Here is the trick I use, and it's pretty accurate.
Measure how many finger widths to reach the sun. Count 15 minutes for each finger. Four fingers = 1 hour, 3 fingers = 45 minutes, 2= 15 mins...If it's more than an hour before sunset, you'll need to use both hands👐
🍂Weekend Reminder....Go have some kid like fun this weekend!
Remember that the purpose is not to master a horsemanship skill or any specific goal. Rather, it is about immersing yourself in the experience, let the world around you blur and simply allowing yourself to be in the present moment. It reminds us that life is not just about the daily grind, but also about experiencing joy, wonder, and adventure.
Trust me, when you let your inner child take the reins, the wild in your heart will thank you.🌻
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Anyone else can't help but give a nice blow out sound along with your horses.😂
Give it a try if you haven't! Let it go, helps release tension!💕
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Happy Canada Day!🍁 Hope everyone had a wonderful day and weekend! Today seems like a great day to share this video and how I incorporate our flag while training.
Desensitizing and sensitizing horses correctly requires a careful balance and a step-by-step process. There are many times when people overly desensitize their horses into a state of shutdown, freeze, or flight. 💥
To ensure a positive experience, I strive to remain aware of my horse's body language and mental state.
🌿It's important to pay attention to the horse's reactions, and adjust the process as needed. By doing this, I can create an environment where my horse can learn and grow in a positive and beneficial way.
Furthermore, I'm dedicated to recognising their efforts, reinforcing trust and instilling a sense of security, so that they feel like their thoughts and opinions are being heard.❤
A little video showing how you can combine Desensitize and Sensitize exercises.
Thought I would put it to a very Canadian Tune " The Log Drivers Waltz"
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What I like first rides to look like.
First ride on a 8 year old colt start. It took 4 weeks of good groundwork and confidence building, but everything went so smooth under saddle and we were riding out in no time.
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When you pet your horse, do you pay attention to how he reacts? Does he look the other way, or turn his head away?
When you pet their neck, forehead, or cheek, do you do so gently and softly, or do you do it fast and abruptly?
🖐 Due to our human nature, we often fail to slow down and consider the horse's feelings regarding being touched. How does he react to your touch? Does he tolerate it or does he enjoy it with a soft gaze?
As an example, you would not likely give your friend a hug if they turned away, looked away, or appeared worried as you approached.
✨There is something really cool about your horse noticing that you notice that they are uncomfortable in several ways. This is where trust and connection develop.
It was while working with horses at Liberty that I developed this skill that I call "magnet hands.".
👉As I reach out to pet a horse on the cheek, I watch for their expressions and thoughts. If they look away, I just hold out my hand at the spot where they left, and I wait patiently with an open heart to see if they will think about me or look at me. When the eye or horse looks at me, I bring my hand back slightly and usually this is the moment when the "magnet" occurs. They will follow the slow feel of my hand back until their cheek melts into my palm.
With time, they begin to seek meaningful touches, resting their cheeks or foreheads into my palms.
This video shows my daughter waiting for the horse to come back to her. Trying to hold on to the horse's face would have caused the horse to leave or move its head away faster. She waited and watch the outcome…
💞Additionally, this is simply kid intuition. Horses and kids are so cool, aren't they? Good intentions, only in the present moment, no time constraints.
Remember to soften your gaze and smile as well.
-Lindsey
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Having some fun at Liberty with Dragon! I was playing at drawing him in faster at a canter, keeping him more connected to my body energy. Really enjoying this big boy💕
Colt Starting Day 1, hooked on in the round pen.
Flash is a 3 year old APHA gelding, in training to get a good foundation on the ground and started under saddle. As always, excited for my journey with this kid ❤🐎
Ground tie practice!
Little Trainer working on her ground tie!!💓
Awesome work!!
Horse Trainer in the making
Watch out horse world! This kiddo is a natural! She has feel, timing, balance, determination, and rides her pony like the wind.
This is my training pony Spartan, this is his first time meeting Jayde, and having a kid take the line. I feel like they both did amazing! 💓
Think I have found my new assistant trainer!
Colt Starting 7 year old Morgan
First ride on 7 year old Capella! I spent lots of time building confidence on both sides above and beside this boy, he now knows how to come pick you up from the right or left.
Last night he lined up at liberty, and got on the box at liberty! Wow! From a horse that was terrified of me standing on a box, it was a big moment.
Huge changes in the last couple days, brought tears to my eyes. Capella is a sensitive guy and was quite reactive to the slightest energy, I want to preserve his sensitivity but make him more confident to look at me for help vs fleeing the scene. Lots of time and different ground work exercises lead to this moment.
Including me bopping and dancing to music while grooming him 😂
Little clips of some fun we are having! Can't wait for ride #2 this evening!
Alberta Sunsets!
Gracie and her owner Helen riding into the sunset!! 💓
Free and Easy Down The Road I Go!
Gracie continuing to gain confidence going down the road this week and at 10pm since it's been so hot. Learning how to stay forward, between my reins and legs, and following my seat and energy. VS choosing freeze and flight, and backing up down the ditches. I sometimes giggle when people say they just want to road ride, you best have prepared your horse for all the things you might encounter on the road/trail, and have the tools to safely re-direct your horses feet and mind in a "situation."
What you can't see in this video is the oil jack and herd of cows to my right, to my left is my herd of horses. Moving forward down the road on the left is some Jersey cows and horses who like to run up to the fence, and across on the right the neighbors dogs will be barking down the driveway, followed by a flock of sheep. Although our roads are quiet, we do encounter the odd speed demon vehicle on loose gravel...which this girl has thankfully done very well with so far.
I'm hoping I have set her up with some confidence to have a good time with her owner this summer.
Happy Trails!
Best part of having to go catch your pony WAY out at the far end of the pasture by the treeline...Bareback Pony Ride back to the barn!🐎❤
Groundwork with New Forest Pony Chester
My journey with Chester will be coming to an end this week. He will be making his way to his new owners in Ontario with a couple of his other New Forest Pony friends. I'm a bit sad to see him go because we were about to start a new chapter under saddle, and I have been really enjoying our time together. I currently train and teach out of Pferde Traum Farms, where they breed beautiful New Forest Ponies.
A little video of some of the ground work we have been working on. My eyes should be looking up and forward in my circles, but I'm human and my nerves get the best of me when someone is taking a video. I'm sure Chester was feeling it as well ❤ Something I'm working on.
Wishing him the best of luck in his new home.
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