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partnership with Lucky
A few weeks back I posted about my first rides with Lucky. While I was thrilled to be on him and starting our journey, something still felt “off”. I sensed skepticism and mistrust from him, and felt like he was…
About environmental toxins…
Having worked as an environmental regulator for 14 years, this is a topic dear to my heart. Even 20 years ago, this was not a major concern. Today, things are different. You can go to www.sharethecause.com/eastman to see a 9…
Partnership with horses
http://www.hempfling.com/videos.pdf Kim Walnes at www.thewayofthehorse.com suggested I watch the vidoes of Klaus Hempfling. Having done so, I have to say he has the kind of partnership with his horses that I strive for. Watching him ride bareback, with no bridle,…
Jan 2009 trims finished
Photos of left front hooves after backing up the toes into the white line and floating the flares. You can still see white line at the toes. However, there is a mustang roll so the white line is not touching…
Trimming hooves
Horse 1 – left front Horse 1 – right front Horse 2 – left front Horse 2 – right front Horse 3 – left front Horse 3 – right front Horse 4 – left hind, entire hoof capsule distorted toward…
Equine euthanasia
With the recent economic challenges, more and more horse owners are finding themselves unable to properly care for their horses and feel their choices are to either send the horse to auction or euthanize. Euthanasia can cost upwards of $500…
Really funny Fainting Goat Video !
Click on this for a great video set to music.No training posts today. Still busy with winter barn projects. So far I finished another wall on the new barn and added a corral fence. Today I’m setting posts and adding…
Video – Dressage vs. Western equestrians
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrYOQ52U3LQ The Western rider is Dennis Schulz, the Dressage rider is Peter Gmoser, both from Austria. Carriewww.carrieeastman.com PS – no Lucky posts this past week as I’ve been busy finishing up the winter building projects. Hope to have more to…
Lucky’s progress
Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans… Had 2 sessions planned for this week under saddle. What we actually had was a session about “Yes, I really CAN catch you in the field”. He saw me…
Lucky – week 1
Week 1 – Our first ridesOur goals for our first week are:Standing still for mounting from both sides.Lowering the head.Work on our transitions between walk, halt, back and trot. Especially the halt…Work on yielding the head, the shoulders and the…
