by Carol Jackson | May 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
I believe that this is a question we should all be asking ourselves. Most of us, including myself, learnt traditional horse management and classical riding, from the moment we began our love affair with horses. We will all have had different experiences too. There are...
by Carol Jackson | May 18, 2012 | DIY, Paddock Paradise
All the horses I had ever lunged before, could teach me a thing or two. I had never taught a youngster how to go round in a circle, so I took some advice from a friend, “ Just drive him forward around yourself in a small circle, then when he gets the hang of it give...
by Carol Jackson | Mar 10, 2012 | Exmoor, Horse Agility
When I saw Caroline show “Oui Oui” (Noddy to us!) at our local Western Show she was about 6 years old (middle of photo). I knew then she had what it takes and admired the way she managed the headstrong little Shetland. She performed a “Halter” in hand class and won...
by Carol Jackson | Mar 3, 2012 | Exmoor, Horse Agility
Caroline is back to help me work with the ponies. She has been absent several weeks due to extreme weather and a family holiday. I was keen to introduce her to our starter agility course. She was so excited at seeing Finch and the other ponies that she and her mind...
by Carol Jackson | Feb 23, 2012 | Horse Agility
Spring is in the air, or at least it was yesterday! I left an “outdoor jobs” list for our 17 year old son Elliot, then went out to feed the horses and walk the dogs. He joined me around 9.30am very motivated, I am pleased to say. After fixing the fencing, folding the...
