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Natural Hoofcare Workshop in Crete: Day 2
On the second day, I woke up at the shelter and joined the hikers for breakfast. Two hours before the beginning my second day at Andrea’s yard, I had to have my bed done and my stuff ready; my father would drive me to the yard and, after that, he would return to the shelter to join his comrades. As we were driving down the mountain, pleasant images were appearing all the time before our eyes; picturesque villages, locals working on their fields and, of, course, the stunning view of the sea! Certainly, we reached the place very early, so I took the chance to carry my things to…
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Natural Hoofcare Workshop in Crete: Day 1
Hello! So, I went to Sitia to meet Andrea and attend her workshop on natural hoofcare. It took me one hour to reach Sitia via a complex network of winding roads and small, picturesque villages. As I was driving along the coastline and later around the mountains, I admit that I struggled with focusing on the hundreds of dangerous turns with the breathtaking view of the sea which was shining under the morning sun. I arrived at the place at around 10:15 a.m., a little dizzy but excited by the schedule of the day that I had ahead of me. My practical experience with natural horsemanship is none and I looked…
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Event: Horsemanship experiential workshop “You Can Do That Too” in Crete
Who is up for learning in Crete this summer? There is a notable opportunity for those of you who want to spend some of their summertime developing their horsemanship skills. The farm “With Horses Here and Now” is hosting this summer the natural-horsemanship instructor from Australia Stavros Steve Vergis. The concept of the seminar Most of the problems that we face with equines derive from the fact that they don’t trust us, they don’t respect us or are afraid of us. To build an appropriate rapport with our horse, first of all we should follow some groundwork programme and once we have done that, follow our riding programme. We should…
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Guest Post: Another Look at Unusual Horse Related Careers
In the last post, we had a look at 5 Unusual Horse Careers. Today we’re going to explore 5 more! For other horse related careers, you can head along to Vocation 100 at Equus Education (http://equus-blog.com/vocation-100/). There are actually more than 170 horse careers explored here. Pony Parties It is possible to keep a half dozen ponies or less and provide entertainment to young riders. Most girls – and many boys – go through a pony loving phase. These same children would love nothing more than to be able to celebrate their birthday on horseback! Whether travelling to properties or having people come to you, it is possible to set…
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Guest post: Unusual Horse Related Careers
by Christine Meunier Have you dreamt about having a career that relates to horses? When I was 16 and undertaking some study, we were encouraged to list all the horse careers we could think of. At that time, I believe we got close to 100. There are many, many horse related careers that you may not have even considered. And yet, they may be in line with your skills or expertise! Let’s take a look at 5 horse positions that you may not have realised could be a viable career. For more horse related careers, you can head along to Vocation 100 at Equus Education (http://equus-blog.com/vocation-100/). There are actually more…
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What is side saddle?
Have you ever tried to ride sidesaddle? Did you know that sidesaddle is the favorite riding style of Queen Elizabeth II? If not, now you do!My curiosity was triggered by the relevant article on Horse Collaborative “Side Saddle Resurgence and the Downton Abbey Effect”, so I wanted to know more. Side saddle is a type of riding which requires the special type of saddle which provides the rider with the ability to ride with both legs on one side of the equine. We find the roots of side saddle in the antiquity, illustrated on ancient Greek vases, sculptures and Celtic stones. Side saddle was developed in Europe in the Middle Ages…