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Located in Bath County, VA.

Duncan knob… 3829 feet.
13/12/2024

Duncan knob… 3829 feet.

13/12/2024

To the ridge…

13/12/2024

Second time trying out the new trailer with the wild one. The slant load is smaller feeling than the straight load I had for depth but having her all the way on in the first two minutes is not too shabby.

When she figures out she can turn around I’ll start working on closing the door.

I’m sure the decent days will be fewer and far between-er for a while but I found a short window today to try out the ‘n...
10/12/2024

I’m sure the decent days will be fewer and far between-er for a while but I found a short window today to try out the ‘new’ adventure box.

We usually take much of winter off after a busy ride season but this year is abnormal… we took most of 2024 off to do things like host an international clinic and expo, deal with Lymes (not so fun!! But I’m well now) and get married (way fun!). Now that all those things are in the books it’s time to start getting out again and planning our 2025 calendar.

Today was a lovely jaunt along the Jackson River before work!

Love trails?? Help us keep them open!
03/12/2024

Love trails?? Help us keep them open!

Giving Tuesday is here!

AHTA has set an ambitious goal to improve over 100 miles of trail in 2025. If you believe in the importance of trails in our community, please help spread the word, and thank you for considering a donation.

Donate:
https://givebutter.com/XzVeHM

Message us here to volunteer:
www.ahtrailsalliance.org

The Alleghany Highlands Trails Alliance maintains multi-use trails across the greater Alleghany Highlands region, supporting recreation for mountain bikers, hikers, equestrians, and hunters. Our efforts aim to promote health and wellness within our communities and generate economic benefits for local businesses and municipalities through ecotourism.

Very good info!
02/12/2024

Very good info!

We often hear riding instructors saying things along the lines of 'the withers need to lift!' So in this video I show the anatomy and biomechanics behind the...

Love the sense of humor dare to dream!!
02/12/2024

Love the sense of humor dare to dream!!

To all our Family and friends: Hope your Thanksgiving was extra special!

It seems obvious… but?
26/11/2024

It seems obvious… but?

For a safe ride during hunting season… this trail is a great option, there are access points from Covington now all the ...
26/11/2024

For a safe ride during hunting season… this trail is a great option, there are access points from Covington now all the way up to Cedar Creek in Bath County!
This little video is mostly me experimenting with some new video editing apps- but if you wanted to see what the Cedar Creek access and new section is like… check it out!

The new trailhead at Cedar Creek is now open to access the Jackson River Scenic Trail from the northernmost point in Bath County, VA.The new access adds a li...

Still working together and learning … this video is about how the mare still has some ill feelings in there. I care abou...
22/11/2024

Still working together and learning … this video is about how the mare still has some ill feelings in there. I care about that as much as I care about what her body does to comply…

Jaime has been noticing that Wyoming still carries some “ill feelings” around the work they are doing and though there is forward progress, if she doesn’t ex...

Love what she’s doing over there!
12/11/2024

Love what she’s doing over there!

We are so honored to have been selected as one of The Plaid Horse's Equine Impact Small Businesses!

The Plaid Horse supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth of collaborative and pro-equestrian ventures. The first equine small business competition was designed to support and grow small businesses who are making a big impact on the equine industry.

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Stayed tuned for our story to be shared on ThePlaidHorse.com

Truth. And it’s not only dressage… it’s everywhere in equine sports…
11/11/2024

Truth. And it’s not only dressage… it’s everywhere in equine sports…

My hero Matt has solved yet another problem I was facing this winter… Wyoming needs dust free hay- and though I don’t mi...
11/11/2024

My hero Matt has solved yet another problem I was facing this winter… Wyoming needs dust free hay- and though I don’t mind rinsing and straining it I know that will be a nightmare come sub freezing temps.

Enter the DIY hay steamer. He made it in minutes after we had all the parts and you can do it for around $200 - I chose a more expensive trash can but it’s really way simpler than I thought.

Now the question to be answered…

Will it work?

Wyoming has dust sensitivity and needs soaked hay to avoid heavy coughing fits. As winter approaches Jaime seeks to avoid frozen hoses, water tubs and ice pa...

Wet straining the hay has been the exact key. As soon as I started doing it seriously she hasn’t coughed. At all. So loo...
10/11/2024

Wet straining the hay has been the exact key. As soon as I started doing it seriously she hasn’t coughed. At all.

So looking forward to winter and trying to wet down hay and strain in sub freezing temps was 🙈😩.

Enter Matt… some research and an Amazon order. Today he made me
a hay steamer in about 4 1/2 minutes.

The steamer works great, the jury is out if this will finally solve the coughing with less water everywhere and fear of freezing- but so far she seems fine.

En route to getting a ride in we stopped to vote. Don’t worry! They didn’t accept a ballot from my horse. We are way too...
05/11/2024

En route to getting a ride in we stopped to vote. Don’t worry! They didn’t accept a ballot from my horse. We are way too honest for that out here in the mountains!!

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To the ridge…

New trailer
New trailer

Second time trying out the new trailer with the wild one. The slant load is smaller feeling than the straight load I had for depth but having her all the way on in the first two minutes is not too shabby. When she figures out she can turn around I’ll start working on closing the door.

Softness in and out of the trailer.
Softness in and out of the trailer.

This wild mare has been fearful and anxious of the trailer for all her captured life. I was trained to use natural horsemanship style pressure and driving to make the wrong thing (outside the trailer) hard and the ‘right thing’ (inside the trailer) easy. But she then got on and shut down from the fear and would eventually explode hurting herself, sometimes me, and also the trailer over the years! (Yes that’s a piece of trim that’s hanging i need to fix!) Since learning from Harry Whitney, Tom Moates and Ronnie Moyers we have new ways of working from the mind first and with time, things are finally really changing for her. She has been worth the ride. And she has changed me along the journey.

Wyoming coming off the trailer after the clinic. She is still frozen when she rides but I did a few things before unloading her to get some mobility - picking up each of her feet, and rocking her back and forth a bit. In the end she came of cautiously to start (caution is GOOD) and then a little fast, but not out of control and I’m very pleased. I took the lead rope completely off because I didn’t want to chance it getting even slightly hung up and pressure causing her to go up. She is highly over reactive to any halter pressure and has been for a long time- so this was a good step while we work on that! It’s always good to be home!

Day 2 Mark Langley & Demo
Day 2 Mark Langley & Demo

Starting day 2 of Mark Langley’s 4-day clinic… tonight is his demo at 6:30 - come see what it’s all about here!

Happy Independence Day! Freedom weekend begins with Mark Langley’s 4-day clinic and I’m still pinching myself that Wyoming is here with us for the week!

Powerful Horse Expo
Powerful Horse Expo

Short video on the Powerful Horse Expo and Mark Langley clinic. July 4-7, 2024 in Greenville VA Please share!

Hybrid outing where we hand walk the ‘road’ and then ride and run free when we hit the woods… a good day! Loving getting back on the trails right outside my backyard!

We’re back at the hiking! Grateful for a great trail access through a neighbors driveway and logging road!

And…. We’re back…

It must be going cold tonight for the wild one to agree to a blanket!

Phase 2 begins!

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