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2011-07-04T04:54:23Z

Comment on LHH News and Updates July 09

2010-10-27T00:45:14Z

An thoughtful piece of writing, many thanks for giving it online.

Comment on A Fresh Dose Of Empathy By Richard Winters

2010-08-17T20:29:02Z

I am a novice (well 2 years) horse owner. I am still waiting for my mind to overcome the last two riding sessions I had (YEARS AGO)- one of which left me injured and nervous every time I get back on a horse...but I continue to work it out.

Thank you for this story and for the words of encouragement. Some horse folks can be ruthless in their snobbery and know-it-all attitudes (at least that has been my experience). It is a welcome feeling to realize there are others out there who remember what it is like to START, to want to learn and become a horseman (or anything else for that matter). The best teachers I have had in my life have been the ones who remember what it was like BEFORE they knew so much about what it is they were teaching.

They are priceless and teach us the most.

Blessings,
Jane

Comment on Pearls from the Manure Pile IV - July 2010

2010-07-04T16:12:45Z

Kate,

You can't make a Warmblood out of an Arabian but you would not use a Warmblood in a Endurance Race. Each breed shines with it's own "gift." What dressage can do for any breed is make them BETTER. For them to be better we as riders must be better, more educated and enlightened. Training, building, development and selective breeding are what will improve the horse or breed that you choose to use. There are no short cuts to achieve collection and engagement. What ever breed or kind of horse you choose to do dressage with (traditional or western) will improve their engagement or collection because of what you condition and teach them. I is your hands, seat, legs , mind and heart to create that balanced horse. The sky is the limit...enjoy the journey.

Comment on Pearls from the Manure Pile IV - July 2010

2010-07-03T23:16:44Z

Eitan, Do I ever have questions for you!!! As you know, my experience with Morgans as a breed is limited, but to keep in the spirit of Western/Cowboy Dressage, promoting the American breeds is a good idea. As you know my horse is American in that he lives here... If the Morgan, Saddlebred, QH and TB aren't as a whole, natural sitters as I call it (those horses who naturally engage the hind and elevate the shoulder when moving), then what must be done to encourage the building of this kind of action in our breeds? Would you maybe address this in your next offering? PLEEEEZ? I will bring cookies. Promise.

Comment on Cali Canberra- Author

2010-04-30T19:48:01Z

I met Cali at a Georgia trail riders event where she took part in the Parade of Breeds with her beautiful Arabian gelding. Everyone was so impressed with how well she and her green horse performed. She's the only one who spoke at the event and showed us how she was training her horse - and she recommended that we all visit the Light Hands Horsemanship site and see who the clinicians were and consider looking into the clinicians methods for training and handling. After the breed presentation she showed us the DVD's of Eitan's. We were all so impressed. I wish I could go to the clinic but I can't travel that far. I'll be purchasing books and DVD's from the clinicians though!

By the way, I did get Cali's novels and loved the first two that I've read. I'm eager to find the time to read the last two books!

Comment on Cali Canberra- Author

2010-03-11T22:16:47Z

I found Cali's website about a month ago and ordered all 4 of Cali's books, and I COULD NOT PUT THEM DOWN! They are so addicting!

Comment on Cali Canberra- Author

2010-02-15T19:45:50Z

What a great giveaway! I read all four of Cali Canberra's books and loved every one of them. They are fast paced page turners, and I find myself recommending them to every horse person I know. I wish that she had more books, and that there were more writers out there who wrote novels with horses in them!

Comment on Pearls From the Manure Pile #3 February 2010

2010-02-14T01:04:59Z

I just returned from spending a week with Eitan. It is important to understand how consistent and effective working of the muscle of the mind (creating the neuro-connection needed to assist the development of the mind of the muscle),is the key to building a physically and mentally fit and balanced horse. Eitan showed how work on a circle provides a rhythmic and reliable environment for positive learning. I believe that even though a horse can learn and develop when under stress, what the horse might learn is not something I would want him to know. Only when the horse is relaxed and moving freely can positive learning and development occur. Working on a circle works.
I have heard some say that the repetitive work on a circle is boring to the horse and can result in a four beat canter and disunited gaits. I will wager that those that have gotten that kind of result from working on a circle lacked the knowledge of what a horse on a circle should look and feel like. Every movement from the most elementary to the most advanced can be successfully and correctly set into a horse or rider in a simple round pen. Iwould like to note that variety is the spice of life and Eitan does as much work in the hills as he does on the flats, but the when things start to fall apart, returning to the simplicty and comfort of the circle helps the horse or rider regain balance and confidence.

Comment on Jon Ensign Horsemanship Clinic Series for 2010

2010-02-12T04:26:07Z

Very informative.A Must, Clinic. And reading for the Horse Lover. JL.