Horsemanship
Timeout for Confidence
Velvet is a Toy Manchester Terrier; a former show dog, and all-around prima donna. When …
Xena’s Horsenality Report
Horsenality™ is a combination of the words 'horse' and 'personality'. The …
Weaver Smart Cinch
When I first thought of riding Xena, I couldn't decide between Western and English. I …
Training Journal
I’m in the Saddle!
Tonight I mounted Xena for the first time, using her saddle! I don't have a photo for …
Desensitizing Her Back
Xena is very protective of her back, and has been for as long as I've known her. In …
Our Lives
Hello Fancy
When Docz Solid Sting arrived from Alberta in May 2005, Barb named her Xena, after the warrior princess television character. Barb also named the mare who'd accompanied Xena, Gabrielle after Xena's TV sidekick. To be honest, when I first heard the …
Finding Sue
On May 1, 2010 I became Xena's 6th owner. Xena is a registered Paint, so becoming her owner also meant I now have her registration papers from the American Paint Horse Association. The registration has a section which lists the names of her previous …
Linda
While I may study natural horsemanship, being around horses does not come naturally to me. As a child, the closest I came to a horse was passing a farm along the highway. I guess I fall into the category of someone who takes her first riding lesson …
A New Life in Just 76 Days
At the beginning of 2010, I made the decision to dramatically change my life. I wanted to re-prioritize how I spent my time and money, so that owning Xena would become a reality, not just a dream. I can make sweeping changes like this, because I …
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