About two weeks ago, I started working Ethel using the DUH Method as developed and produced by Clinton Anderson. It's going to be a slow process as I can't seem to get out there to work with Ethel as much as I want or should. Still, we're making progress and... Continue reading

The lack of daylight hours is truly bothersome. Working full time means my chances of getting outside during the day is very limited. I can still make some changes to manage *some* time but the best scenario will be when winter is done! I guess as long as I live... Continue reading

I've seen use of cross ties, especially while grooming, in a lot of the online things I've read as well as in various books and magazines. Up to now, I haven't been able to determine a good place to set up a cross tie area. Last week, after I cleaned... Continue reading

I was referred to this video over on the Lil Beginnings Miniature Horse Talk forum. Talk about incredible training not to mention trust and a bond between animal and human. That's a lifetime at work, to be sure. I can only imagine that most horse owners would love to attain... Continue reading

As I could have predicted, day 2 started off cold enough that training would be more than a bit difficult to manage. Still, I spent 10 minutes working with Cha Cha. Every bit counts, right? Obviously, I need to figure out how to not lose momentum even if getting out... Continue reading

The idea of creating yet another blog is likely a pretty crazy one. Still, I'd like to document my work with our miniature horses this year. So, we'll give it a try and see how it goes. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work and I'll scrap... Continue reading