H-N-H | Blog: Archive

Feb 11th

“Break ~ crush the emotional strength, spirit, or resistance of Start ~ begin...”

– I would say that start is a much better beginning for the horse. I certainly don’t want to break his spirit. I want to train him for his task with a human. I also think it is important to start the horse at birth and prepare it for it’s job when needed. I see it as a real handicap for...

Jun 22nd

I have been using homeopathics for my horses and family for 3 years. I am so excited that I am able to carry homeopathics now. I have had great success and am sold that they really work. I have been using them for injuries, thrush, laminitis and colics. No chemicals the natural way. For colic I have remedies I haven’t had to do it for more than 2 hrs. I haven’t used mineral oil and...

Nov 10th

Cielo went to Groom Creek

Cielo took me all the way to Groom Creek a 8 mile ride from our home. Sox our Quarter Horse lead the way ridden by Daniel. We had a nice ride we walked most of the way. He did pick up speed when asked. We saw some deer and also some bicycles. He did great in his side pull. What a awesome ride. ~ Maryann

Sep 1st

Cielo first ride without a lead attached. Yea!!!

We started out walking then Cory put the lead line on and I rode some. Then we took the lead line off and I used reins and a sidepull. He did great. I was a bit nervous but the more we went I was able to relax. ~ Maryann

Aug 30th

Watch

Elijah loves to ride Sox, he is 5 years old. He is riding Sox our 15-year-old quarter horse. He is our super horse. Double click the video to watch fullscreen.

Aug 2nd

Cielo got all his feet trimmed today

Today was the first day for us to trim Cielo’s back feet. It was very exciting. We started on his front then took a break and came back for the back. Wasn’t sure how it would go but he did great. More pictures in Photos. ~ Maryann

Jun 1st

Sitting on Cielo with a saddle

Yesterday I was able to put a pad and bareback pad on Cielo. Then we tried a western saddle. He didn’t like the western saddle, I thought maybe all the strings were bothering him, so we tried the English Saddle and Cielo was much happier. I was able to mount and dismount 3 times and Cielo just sat there. He didn’t want to move. He did look over to see who was on him.We did flexion both ways. I...

Apr 20th

Riding Cielo!

I rode Cielo today! We put a saddle on him, and he doesn’t really like the girth. We then walked him around some with just the saddle, to help him get used to the girth. And he seemed to get used to it quickly. Then I laid over the saddle, to make sure he was ok with that. Then I got on him all the way, and he was fine. So my mom led him around, the other horses watched very intently, it was...

Mar 4th

Snow!

We got 6” of snow yesterday, and more today for a total of 17”, And it’s still snowing! And it’s supposed to keep snowing tomorrow. We moved Cielo up under the house so he has shelter from the snow. Then we let the other horses play in the snow down the hill. Belinda was a spitfire, which is unusual for her. She is normally the one who likes to watch everybody play. And Dylan and Gunner, who are...

Feb 9th

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Cielo The Peruvian Paso

This is my Peruvian Paso that was rescued and unable to be haltered in November. He was a stallion and I had him gelded. He is separate from the other horses for now because we have a mare. He gets time everyday to be with the geldings. He has his custom made halter on. He is coming along and I am earning his trust. What a blessing! ~ Maryann

Feb 7th