Undeniable communication

Posted by on Sep 6, 2012 in Tips & Exercises Blog | 7 comments I purchased a new horse a few months ago, I was SO embarrassed about her body condition when I got her I didn’t even post pictures.  I knew I was getting a ‘project’ but I was confident I could get some ranch work done while I taught her a few things.  I was hoping I’d fall in love, but if I didn’t I was confident I could find her a good home. When she arrived here at the ranch she...
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Survey & a chance to win!!

Posted by on Mar 8, 2012 in Tips & Exercises Blog | 2 comments Have you ever wished choosing a saddle was as easy as Cosmo makes buying jeans??!? You know the articles I’m talking about….If you are a pear shape, avoid small pockets or no pockets, look for straight leg blah blah blah… Well, I hope to create some guidelines for us when we’re saddle shopping! I have some awesome case studies but I’m looking to add some numbers to...
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Saddle Fit by the Season

Posted by on Oct 7, 2011 in Tack & Gear, Tips & Exercises Blog | 3 comments Finding a saddle to fit a specific horse is like finding a pair of jeans that will fit you for 10 years. Not going to happen, but with the right combination of pads a good quality saddle can fit your horse for years to come & all the seasons in-between.
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Exciting news! New addition & The Stable Scoop Radio Show!

Posted by on Sep 16, 2011 in Tips & Exercises Blog, Yoga | 0 comments Hey there!  It’s been a busy summer here on the ranch!  I can’t believe it’s fall already!!  Cooler mornings & the elk are bugling, my favorite time of year & that’s not just because September is my birthday month!  Still, this year I got the birthday present of my DREAMS!  A new horse!!  Her registered name is Otoes Bluejack Magic, but we call her Tiki. ...
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Saddling your horse more comfortably

Posted by on Jul 31, 2011 in Monthly Tips & Exercises, Tack & Gear, Tips & Exercises Blog | 1 comment Howdy! Here’s a little video I put together for you to show you how to swing your saddle onto your horse.  Please do not lift & hurt yourself!  Please do not throw & hurt your horse! So there are a couple things I’d like to mention: I put my saddle on from the off side, if your horse has never been saddled from that side, do so with caution! I know my horse is near pony size...
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Teaching From My Gut

Posted by on Jun 26, 2011 in Tips & Exercises Blog, Yoga | 14 comments My Yoga & Horsemanship Retreat here at the ranch was more amazing than I ever could have imagined!  I have done quite a few clinics integrating yoga, and a handful of retreat-style weekends, but this was my first one here at the ranch where I live and work.  I had VERY high expectations!  There was so much information I wanted to cover, so many exercises and trail rides I had planned, and...
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