Foxberry Farm

12/28/2024

Falling in love, I’m told, often happens unexpectedly.

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Falling in love, I’m told, often happens unexpectedly. I’m here to report that I have unexpectedly fallen in love with the Shetland Islands. It’s hard to pinpoint what turned my head but here are my thoughts: 1. Knowing my mom would be over the moon that I made it to the Shetland Islands after...

12/27/2024

How long have horses been with us?

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How long have horses been with us? This is a craving on a wall in Angkor Wat dating from the 11th Century. Angkor means “city” and “wat” means temple. Here the horse is feat…

12/26/2024

Fun at the farm

12/26/2024

Let the games begin!

12/26/2024

More Pro-Tips for Equestrians to Ride at Their Best!

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More Pro-Tips for Equestrians to Ride at Their Best!

12/25/2024

The gentlest, most effective way to teach your horse to rein back is by starting on the ground. For these in-hand sessions, he needs only his regular bridle. Instead of a whip, which is too flimsy and unwieldy for these purposes, I recommend buying a lightweight bamboo stick from your local home or garden supply store.

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Teach your horse to rein back with this simple, in-hand technique.

12/24/2024

Warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas. 🎄

12/24/2024

Having an anxious horse is exhausting.

You just want to focus on reaching your goals but its hard to accomplish anything when your horse is constantly distracted by worry.

The first step is to stop fighting for their attention and start understanding what’s going on.

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Guest post by Becky from Insightful Equine. Having an anxious horse is exhausting. You just want to focus on reaching your goals but its hard to accomplish anything when your horse is constantly distracted by…

12/23/2024

12/23/2024

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the joy of working with our exceptional riders. Thank you for brightening our days.

Enjoy your holidays!

12/23/2024

Training in winter can be 🥶 but with seasonal attire and a bit of sun it's okay. 🐎

12/23/2024

Horse creating art! Do you think your horse could do it?

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12/23/2024

You carry your whip in different positions for different purposes.

12/22/2024

This video is about how to start teaching your horse how to piaffe in hand.

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This video is about how to start teaching your horse how to piaffe in hand.

12/21/2024

To help open your hip angle and stabilize a leg position that is inclined to slip forward ... Imagine that you are kneeling as you sit in the saddle.
—Sharon Schneidman

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Try this tip from Sharon Schneidman.

12/21/2024

To Blanket or Not? Horseman ask that question every autumn/winter!

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A few simple rules will help you decide which blanket to choose when.