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“She discovered Juniper, a 2006 Norwegian Fjord Mare. “I bought her somewhat impulsively,” Hanawalt says. “Having a horse is often very stressful because it’s like a pet you have to rent an apartment for.” hashtag it’s-a-horse-thing-you-wouldn’t-understand www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Nov 13-15 Discover how reward-based approaches to groundwork and riding can transform the way your horse feels about movement. ​ Practical strategies for training all areas of groundwork and riding, and creating a true partnership between horse and human. Early bird pricing! www.rplushorsesummit.com

A few minutes after the blooper I posted below, Romy does his first real step of leg yield. It’s a nice thing about using R+, a five year old horse can gain confidence and focus even after a big spook. #dressage

Bloopers. And why we always wear a helmet even at liberty! (Romy thought I was delivering his reinforcer and closed his mouth on the target handle-horses can’t see right in front of their nose-he pulled back in surprise, I still had the target which made it suddenly rise up toward his eye.)

A blind dressage champion horse continues to wow judges by reading tactile cues in changing ground textures to navigate obstacles. 🐎 Cool to see an example of adaptability from the animal kingdom! #Horses #Dressage #Blindness https://bit.ly/4ggaAQK

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Detroit Horse Power, a nonprofit youth education organization that uses horses to help students in under-resourced communities develop social and emotional skills through after-school and summer programs. They're currently seeking #horses suitable for their founding herd. #equestrian #horselover

WE HAVE A BADGER. Strangely this news didn’t make it into the newsletter, so I don’t know what kind of newsletter this is to be frank

So we did a thing. mailchi.mp/vianovatrain...

Squirrel! Sound on. #horse #equestrian

well, it’s a Viking riding a Friesian, @fakehistoryhunter.net but we’re all in for the helmets

When you’d really rather not listen to the latest barn gossip.

Happy Mother's Day

Find you a grandson who loves you like this dog loves his grandmother. bsky.app/profile/wera...

Lunch in New Zealand with equine welfare advocate Prof Nat Waran, OBE! vianovatraining.com/article/inte...

We don’t post often, but when we do, it’s on behalf of horse welfare.

chronofhorse.com/en/article/O... "This isn't a few bad apples operating outside the norms of the sport, this is our culture." #equestrian #sporthorses #eqsky #sociallicense

This is a very interesting study.

Indy needs his morning coffee. #manhattancafe #Umamusume sound on

For Alex Pretti Renne Nicole Goode & all the other brave horses. John Stewart - Shoot all the Brave Horses (how will we ride, thru the cold waters, how will we ride) youtu.be/yLiVjZKGCuo?...

[horse meeting] We're getting a lot of good feedbag

New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Skylark (pinto mare with an active family lifestyle): I resolve to make Ana give up that Outlook calendar and go full analog so she stops double-booking our lesson times with my turnout! Ana! Not again!” #equestrian #dressage #equestrianBSKY

New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Taos, Heidi and Grover: “We, the Members of the Board, vow to be less judgmental in 2026. But guys, …did you SEE the grooming job on that one?” #equestrian #dressage #equestrianBSKY

New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Snoopy and Woody (ageless glam minis): “We vow never to use one of those cheap Groupon deals for a day spa glow up again.” #equestrian #dressage #equestrianBSKY

New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Eeyore (miniature burro of advanced age and wisdom) does not hold out any hope for 2026, but considering how 2025 went, they’ve already made an appointment with their therapist. #equestrian #horse #resolutions

It’s that time again! For the 3rd, 4th, wait-what-year-is-it-again? presenting NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AROUND THE BARN. Stay tuned to this channel! As you can see, the horses have opinions about 2026. #equestrian

And a Merry Christmas boop to all!

And not bad riding either! #sporthorse

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for those who harvest our food and feed us (and our horses!) They are what makes Thanksgiving dinner possible. We cherish them.

Night shift security at work #catswithjobs

Thanksgiving means new friends at the table! Mac (big guy), Tango and their herd of grazing #goats are joining us for the holiday weed buffet. The goats promised to bring manure, but they won’t clean up. Mac (bass) and Tango (tenor) will bark as entertainment. #greatpyrenees #maremma #newmexico #lgd

Excited to say that my article on horse names in China's ancient postal system has been published with Early China! 🐎✉️🌿 Meet Skittish Fish, Calm at the Carriage, and, my personal fave, Cinnamon Stick, at the link below: #animalhistory

showjumpers showing up

Road Trip! We’re headed to Temecula for Carl Hester dressage clinic this weekend. The team was scheduled to fly but ATC delays horrendous. So the intrepid crew has decided to drive it, 12 hours, what’s that? Nothing stops #equestrian #eqsky #eqbsky from going to see horses!

Just thinking back to our visit to New Zealand for the International Society for Equestrian Science (ISES) conference in 2024. What a trip! We made a special detour to meet Geoffry the Conquerer, world famous miniature #horse and his mini #donkey pal. Baby kiwis!

Another stunning blue sky day on the estate. Meet HRH Princess Snowdrop of Piperstown 😍 Happy horses (70 of them) soaking up the glorious weather. Enjoy! #sporthorses #eqbsky #ireland

And now this hind leg! #gypsyvanner #drumhorse #equestrianbsky #sporthorse sorta kinda

Heavy horses have been brought to Tooting Common to help prepare the ground for a rewilding project. Unlike tractors, deploying horses does not compact the soil, making this a more sustainable method. #rewilding #heavyhorses #drafthorse #sustainability

This is Jade. She just met the biggest dogs she's ever seen. But quickly learned they have the biggest hearts too. 13/10 for all (TT: catimtins.pscal)

When even the horse can enjoy competition. Smiles all around at USDF Regionals! More to come from our R+ team Orlando, Vicki (rider) and Gilly(coach). #dressage #equestrian #eqbsky #eqsky

“I know I am not alone in my unending desire to learn more, see more and experience more with my horses…we constantly evolve in both our understanding of horses as well as our approach to them” So if you want to learn more and evolve, we can teach you! HOW TO CHANGE IS NOT A MYSTERY. #equestrian

“What we found is a much more nuanced picture - bridle type interacts with rider skill, horse training, and even the horse’s head position during performance. It’s not just about the tack, but how it’s used and the rider using it.” Yeah, it’s the training. #sporthorse #equestrian #eqsky #eqbksy

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