Champion Braids

08/12/2013

Made my night. Sweet dreams everyone.

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03/20/2013

Gotta love Ruthann!

This is PROPER SHANK USAGE. The halter won't pull over into the EYE. You have very good leverage if need be, while the horse is comfortable. There is no heavy or weighted swinging of the chain, which could confuse communication. NOTE: The chain wraps over the noseband, through the ring directly on the other side and then under face to clasp on the ring at the near cheek. This way, the shank is not creating a dangerous loop, which the horse could put his foot though. If you just ran the chain over the nose and pull on it, the halter on the far side can side into the horse's eye. Not good. No need for that stress on the horse nor injury to it. Another good point is that this horse is grazing with tension on the lead. So, she won't step on it. All good practices.

Incidentally, we call those long chains stallion shanks. This is a mare. Though, she is strong and likely a bit fresh during her recovery. So, using the stallion shank is a way to keep her safe, should she become unpredictable. Horses that have been on stall rest, even if normally very quiet, can be spooky and/or explosive. The same goes with ones that are not used to traveling or showing. Being ready with a well positioned shank is not just a matter of maintaining control. If the horse bolts, he is apt to get hurt. No one wants a simple walk to turn into an injury and months of vet bills.

Our JOB is to THINK AHEAD OF THE HORSE, so we solve problems before they even happen. It is much easier to avert a problem than contend with it. Always. Be safe.
~Ruthann

Photo credit for Rachel Alexandra and story of her recovery: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=542605939112372&set=a.167965013243135.31426.106318256074478&type=1&theater

03/27/2012

03/15/2012

03/13/2012

This is so bad it's good....

03/11/2012

03/05/2012

Isa Leshko, gives elderly farm animals a sense of dignity.

Photographer Isa Leshko discusses her series entitled Elderly Animals. Learn more about Isa and her work at http://www.IsaLeshko.com. Learn more about the filmmakers at http://www.WalleyFilms.com.

03/02/2012

Happy ending!!

A horse in Geelong, Australia, survived with only minor bruising after getting trapped in quicksand-like mud.

01/20/2012

Buster watching a riding lesson

01/20/2012

Wittle

12/22/2011

Ruthann sees everything half full....love her!

Lots of people are a little stressed out. So, here is a cute story of real love...
I watched this little team take a lesson over cross rails. The girl had no contact. The pony was smug. It was a riot. Sheer joy! They were both totally delighted. Then the adults, as they walked away, decided the slightly older brother should canter the pony, in order that she get some exercise. WELL! That was not in the program! I watched this pony then tear around sideways- running out through the shoulder, trying to ditch the boy on the fence- at all costs! I mean, really trying to eject him! No way! She liked her little girl and that was it. End of story. It really was her game and the mare knew it. See, this is not a rotten pony, she just had a specific job description: gentle teacher and lover. Anything else got ruled out. Bottom line: every horse has a ticket. We just need to figure out what works. ~Ruthann

12/22/2011

Not sure what to think of this haha!

Video property of barbershop22, email [email protected] for use. Met Jerry Miller the horses owner for the first time when he stopped by my barbershop tod...

12/13/2011

This is horrifying....can't believe it's not illegal.

While waiting to make a Uturn - I noticed a horse's head pop up from behind the cab of a small pickup truck opposite of us. How horrifying that someone trans...

12/02/2011

I saw this on my walk back to the office from lunch. It was a nice contrast to the perception everyone has of the NYPD in the area due to the Occupy Wall Str...

11/30/2011

This horse is poppin' yo. Andreas Helgstrand at the World Equestrian Games 2006 wowing the crowds with his unconventional music choice.

11/26/2011

How do you end up with a million dollars in the horse business?
...start out with five million.

11/23/2011

Season Finale

11/23/2011

Season Finale
How do you catch a loose horse? Make a sound like a carrot.
-British Cavalry joke

11/23/2011

Season Finale
amazing sunset

11/22/2011

Sarah who rides with AJ at Flynn Family Farm was Reserve Champion Pony Hunter.

11/22/2011

Madison Breen who rides with AJ at Flynn Family Farm was Champion in both Equitation 11 & Under and the Beginner Rider Division. She also placed 3rd in the Greenway Saddlery/CEP Mini Eq Challenge Finals.

11/22/2011

'The Claire' who rides with A.J. at Flynn Family Farm was reserve champion Children's/AA Jumper over the weekend.

11/22/2011

I'm loving my new camera....

11/21/2011

Season Finale
Tony

11/21/2011

Season Finale
April

11/21/2011

Season Finale
Lance

11/21/2011

Buster

11/21/2011

Lance