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A 'joy' named 'Margaret'
23/12/2024

A 'joy' named 'Margaret'

06/12/2024

It's a hard life when the equines complain that they didn't get to go out with their preferred human.

Poor, Sad, unloved mule.
(Sarcasm)

For those of you concerned for Margaret, she has risen to 'barn favorite' along with Dodger and gets out many times in a week to fulfill a meaningful life. When she is not being taken out for adventures- she is playing, eating, and snoozing with her arab friends in a herd setting.

But boy-oh-boy is she ever a master-guilt-tripper!

"Problem horses"This is a difficult topic as there are usually many factors contributing to the horses behavior. I belie...
12/11/2024

"Problem horses"

This is a difficult topic as there are usually many factors contributing to the horses behavior.

I believe problem horses can turn into the most incredible partners.

Great horses.

There are bad apples out there. (Nature vs. Nurture)
There is the occasional horse born mean...

But usually? The horse has been 'failed' by humans.
Pain, unethical 'training', unclear boundaries, inconsistent handling...overworking physical and mental limitations. Not listening to the horse.

The worst part, more often than not, the horses' people are doing their best! There is no ill intent, just inexperience, poor leadership/advice from mentors, or not knowing what they don't know.

I love problem horses, because I love problem solving.

Well, I love horses.

And I love helping horses.

The most rewarding aspect of my job, is when an equine breaks free of the title, 'problem horse.'

Restarting an equine takes a LOT more time, knowledge, understanding, patience and energy than starting a clean slate such as a born free equine or a horse with proper handling from day one.

Often there is trauma involved for both the horse and the rider.

The first step is separating the horse and rider and tackling each of their issues seperately. The goal is to reintroduce them when they have done their homework. Sometimes a horse and rider are not a match. And that's okay too.

When restarting a problem horse, there is a lot of compromise to begin with, a lot of praise for the good, and ignoring the wrong answers. I don't believe in harsh equipment, I go back to basics.

The only time I am physical with the problem horse is if their behavior is dangerous. This includes entering my space uninvited.

I believe in pressure and release. To take this further, I strongly believe in the least amount of pressure possible- and release.
I want a soft, supple horse.

I believe in ask, tell, discipline. With giving the horse enough time between the three to make the right decision.

I believe in giving the horse space and time to process the right answer (lick and chew.)

I believe in verbal ques and verbal praise. I believe we have the best communication with our equine when we use ALL the tools in our tool box.
Verbal ques, coupled with physical ques.

I believe in riding with your seat, before your hands. And I believe any time we pick up our reins, we need* supporting leg.

I believe on ending on a good note.

I believe in consistency.

When I restart an equine, I am their hype woman, their biggest cheerleader and supporter. I am proud of every good decision they make, and I make sure they know that.

I believe in building a relationship with them, off mutual respect. Love and affection will follow respect.

Respect and dominance are not the same. Dominance in leu of respect is likely a factor of why the horse is in this predicament in the first place.

I believe if I help the horse without helping the human, the horse will revert back to its prior behaviors, and each time it does so, restarting and training will take longer and more effort each time.

I believe in helping the horse, and the human.

Or finding that horse, a human that is a match, a partner.

My first 'problem horse' was never mine, he belonged to my trainer but my heart was his.
His name was Skookum and he taught me how to be a handler of difficult horses, how to problem solve, support, and place healthy boundaries. How to be compassionate leader.

Because of him, I have the skills to restart other problem horses, who are now- horses.

Great horses. With great people.

Included are pictures of Childhood me and my borrowed 'problem' horse. Who went on to a wonderful lesson barn and became the favorite lesson horse with a website the children could write to him.
Dear Skookum.

Thank you for your lessons, love and memories.

You're one of the Greats.

My life partner is not a 'horse person.' He loves animals in general but horses just aren't his jam.And that's okay.We d...
12/11/2024

My life partner is not a 'horse person.' He loves animals in general but horses just aren't his jam.

And that's okay.

We do have wonderful memories together where the horses are involved, most include bicycles and hooves.

Our favorite shared memory to reminisce and laugh over is back in 2022 when Dodger was finally open to (some) human contact, I asked if he wanted to try and pet Dodger.

He spent an unreasonable amount of time sharing space in the snow, with the hopes Dodger would be interested in some human contact.

However,

Dodger is his own man, and decided that neither hands nor brushes were to be trusted from an unknown human.

Those who know me, know my equine philosophy doesn't include treat-giving, however I DO want my partner to have a positive experience and after what felt like hours I busted out the carrots to help the introduction process go more smoothly and hopefully tip the scales in favor of human interaction. Dodger had only experienced apples, grain and fresh alfalfa from humans, and wasn't familiar with carrots at this time, therefore the carrots were not the incentive I had hoped for.

I DO believe in compromise, and apparently so did Dodger. The compromise was that he allowed the carrot to touch him.

Let me clarify, he was not interested in eating the carrot, only in being pet, by. the. carrot.

So for 20 minutes, Dodger stood still while he was 'brushed' with a piece of broken vegetable. He relaxed into the moment and we took that as a 'win.'

We still laugh about the day the wild born horse set the boundary; "no touchy, unless with a root vegetable!"

Included is a second missed opportunity, my father's attempt to feed Dodger a carrot, but Dodger would rather try to get a reaction out of him by stealing his hat!

Filbert, Margaret, Arlo and I took the day to scour the countryside.Although we saw nothing but a grouse, we had a great...
30/10/2024

Filbert, Margaret, Arlo and I took the day to scour the countryside.

Although we saw nothing but a grouse, we had a great day. Beautiful fresh air, agreeable equines and I'm very proud that the puppy found his place guarding the herd as I toodled off to glass the hillside.

Not a peep out of the team for hours. They stood tied, and were very good patient boy and girls.

When the time came to head home, Margaret wasn't so sure I knew the alternate route but chose to trust me, we had a short chat with a gent on a quad before repacking Filbert for the third time and made it home for dusk.

What I discovered is that I have a preference for the style of pack boxes I use! I prefer the ones with nubbins instead of the notches to hold in the double diamond.

Neat.

(There are a few no-nos in my set up, my tarp is too low over the notches, and when I repacked I changed the style of knots holding the boxes on the pack saddle as well as the tarp's position. Very pleased with the changes)

25/10/2024

Someone was a very good girl

Filberts first pack setOff to work she goes!
24/10/2024

Filberts first pack set

Off to work she goes!

One tired lady and one enthusiastic geldingReady and waiting for me at the gate, thanks Max!
23/10/2024

One tired lady and one enthusiastic gelding

Ready and waiting for me at the gate, thanks Max!

Fall FunThe kids and I have day dreamed of giving Margaret some Bling for quite some time.This weekend we gave it a tryI...
22/10/2024

Fall Fun

The kids and I have day dreamed of giving Margaret some Bling for quite some time.

This weekend we gave it a try

I present, Margaret, if she were a pink bay...

Wow does time ever fly by!In 2022 Jack came to visit family, showed interest in the horses and spent a day sharing space...
14/10/2024

Wow does time ever fly by!

In 2022 Jack came to visit family, showed interest in the horses and spent a day sharing space with Dodger while he was still feral. After hours of respectful distance sharing- Dodger approached Jack and affectionately shared breath and some tender nuzzles of the snoot.

This weekend Jack was back visiting family and we had the opportunity to go out on another ride.

This weekend, Jack rode Dodger!

And boy did they have a good time,

Smiles all around, I find it was a pretty neat turn around from the first free-choice male interaction to taking a green rider out for a beautiful fall trail ride.

Way to go Dodger and Jack!

Some of you have followed Demelza's progress,I am happy to say her owner had the pleasure of riding her this last week. ...
25/09/2024

Some of you have followed Demelza's progress,
I am happy to say her owner had the pleasure of riding her this last week. The ride went swimmingly with both horse and rider happy and relaxed.

I present to you Del, and Naomi Mineault 's first official ride.

I can feel the pride!

A few of my favorite things,I've known from a young age, that I am drawn to equines. Throughout my life I have had incre...
24/09/2024

A few of my favorite things,

I've known from a young age, that I am drawn to equines. Throughout my life I have had incredible mentors, teachers and the endless unwavering support of friends and family.

I have been blessed with kind hearted horses, and a mule that breaks many stereotypes. I have been blessed with opportunities, to share my favorite things; equines.

Opportunities such as Lumara's Camp Kerry.

I'd like to share some moments with you all, that have touch me, and the lives of my herd.

No doubt the lives of those who have touched them.

Thank you for letting me share my passions with you all, and holding them dear - as I do.

A few of my favorite things...
Are now a few of yours...

I am very proud to announce - starting tomorrow morning; Margaret, Dodger and Filbert will be participating at Camp Kerr...
14/09/2024

I am very proud to announce - starting tomorrow morning; Margaret, Dodger and Filbert will be participating at Camp Kerry as emotional support equines!

What a wonderful team of fur babies and their handlers, including the Canine emotional support team pictured with us here,
Stay tuned for cuteness overload!

I am overwhelmed with gratitude for an opportunity to share my passions, equines and nature-all to help facilitate healing. What a beautiful facility and beautiful humans, @ Rockridge Canyon in Princeton B.C.

Thank you Lumara for hosting my team of Equines, I can't wait to see the herd decorated and the joy they bring to others.

Every year I cross an item or 2 off my bucket list.This particular year has been a very productive and busy one, with bo...
08/09/2024

Every year I cross an item or 2 off my bucket list.
This particular year has been a very productive and busy one, with both events happening in September.

Item one complete,

I trained Odin, conditioned Odin and am proud to say we came in First place, at our first 50 mile endurance race. (We participated and won a 25 mile in 2022) 5 riders, 3 completions, Odin and I rode in at 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Odin was an absolute champ, listened intently, kept me safe on the trails, drank like a good boy and I learned a little about myself and how to better support him should we try our hooves at this again.

Thank you to Julius Bloomfield for trusting me with his mount, the helpful advice and care between loops for his gelding, Brittany Linnett for hosting this event, her helpful advice, including me for trail marking and desensitization of Odin hauling out before this weekend.

Thank you Geoff Prowse for the emotional support, nutritional support and a hug at the end of the day.

Thank you Kesley Kotzian for chosing to adventure again with me and try something else crazy. Congratulations to you and Margaret for rocking your first 25mile and coming 8 out of 20 equestrians (and that is with their time restriction!) I am so proud of you both!

25/08/2024

On August 15th I posted a video clip of Demelza waiting patiently at the mounting block and accepting my weight. Two days ago we had our first riden adventure, it went like this...

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It's a hard life when the equines complain that they didn't get to go out with their preferred human. Poor, Sad, unloved mule. (Sarcasm) For those of you concerned for Margaret, she has risen to 'barn favorite' along with Dodger and gets out many times in a week to fulfill a meaningful life. When she is not being taken out for adventures- she is playing, eating, and snoozing with her arab friends in a herd setting. But boy-oh-boy is she ever a master-guilt-tripper!

Someone was a very good girl

On August 15th I posted a video clip of Demelza waiting patiently at the mounting block and accepting my weight. Two days ago we had our first riden adventure, it went like this...

Equineimity not only teaches riding lessons, but also starts horses under saddle and problem solves behavioral issues! This is Demelza's first time being 'backed' at the mounting block. She is a 5 y.o Arabian mare, and a delight to work with. Her full brother is available for purchase from the breeder in Alberta.

Equineimity is looking for 2 more clients for the 2024 riding season! Please reach out to inquire I look forward to hearing from you!

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