The show “Paintings Inspired by Nature and Our Animal Friends” featuring the paintings of Jaroslava Sobiskova and Sara Licht is opening at Cafe Zoma this Friday, July 10th from 5-9pm.
Next door at Absolutely Art you can also see the work of Mary Fiore in her show “As I See It: Batiks and Photos.” Live music, food, and drink provided. Hope you can make it, these openings are a lot of fun. The show only runs through July 31st, so come and see the work before it goes!
While you are there …
When I met Stacey Westfall last year at the Midwest Horse Fair, she told me that her most valuable exercise was the clover-leaf cones pattern, and she explained it to me.
I began using it and have found it valuable on many levels. I use the repetition of the same directional turns to teach green horses to move away from the leg. They learn quickly with this exercise, and it’s fun for me too.
After my horse worked at the trot and in nice balanced turns with this drill, I noticed …
The following are excerpts from notes I wrote for clients who have decided to train their own horses to drive with my assistance. There may be something of value in these notes for others as well, so I’m sharing them here. Here they are:
Start with what you know, and what you know the horse needs work on. The horse is going to show you what he needs work on, but you have to begin. Little “problems” will arise along the way. This is normal, and part of the learning process …
his video is a short explanation of one way I teach a horse to stand still for mounting and mounting preparation. I will climb up on the roundpen fence and can support myself there while waving one leg over the horse’s back, and even giving him some weight on his back, without risking my well-being. If he gets upset, I’m still supporting myself with the fence. Then just go back to a place where he was getting some success and reward that place, until his confidence grows (treats speed this …
(Article by Sara Licht for the Wisconsin Horsemen’s News)
When I was 12 years old, I would often have dreams at night where my horse Tootsie and I could talk telepathically and understand each other as clearly as you and I do in normal conversation. Alas, our level of communication in waking hours left much to be desired. I did the best I knew at the time; however we were both often frustrated. I loved her and believe she loved me, yet my dreams revealed a desire for a deeper …