by Carol Jackson | Jan 16, 2013 | Paddock Paradise, Story
Horsey people gathered around the table to tuck into a heart-warming and well-earned feast. Exchange of polite conversation, amongst like-minded people, some of whom knew each other well and others like me, barely at all. A perfect opportunity to exchange horse...
by Carol Jackson | Oct 14, 2012 | Exmoor
Willow was born on the moor in 2004. Following inspection she was selected by Emma Wallace and prepared for the show ring, I believe with some success. Sadly I know little of this period in her life, nor do I have any photos. She was then returned to the moor as a...
by Carol Jackson | Jun 27, 2012 | Exmoor
“And if it doesn’t work out for you I will be happy to take him back.” We mean well at the time, it is our farewell gesture as the animal we have nurtured is driven off into the distance to a new home. We don’t really expect to be put to the test now, do...
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...
