2018-07-16 12:10
We had a Scotia Series dressage show here at our place on July 7 and 8. I decided to ride walk trot A with Surprise after the show was over, while they were getting the ribbons ready.Somehow… Read More
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My first attempt at starting a young horse in classical dressage
2018-07-01 14:07
Surprise continues to surprise with her willingness and ability to learn. This is quite different than I experienced with my sweet Rogo. Much as he was kind and such a good friend, I really… Read More
2018-06-07 03:22
Surprise participated in her first ever clinic last weekend, with Canada's top ranked dressage rider Brittany Fraser Beaulieu. Terri Braithwaite rode her in the clinic. Terri backed Surprise… Read More
2018-06-04 11:31
Hey there Blogger world I've had a long break but change is motivating me to chronicle my riding and training again, so here goes...I'm embarking on a new riding adventure. Here's the backgr… Read More
2016-09-22 18:40
I know I said my next post was going to be about the Arthur Kottas clinic, but I have to find my photos. It will be great to do it because I need a review.In the meantime blogging again has… Read More
2016-09-12 16:10
I've missed blogging about my training with Rogo and I'm thinking I have time to do it again, so here goes...My last post was a year ago. Here's the short version of what's happened since th… Read More
2015-08-13 10:00
Today is the second day of the clinic. I've been riding twice a day for thirty minutes each, instead of one longer lesson. Tomorrow and Thursday I'll do a riding lesson in the morning and an… Read More
2015-08-12 22:55
It was another great day at the clinic. I'm completely energized by the teaching - watching other lessons and having my own. Our under saddle lesson in the morning addressed:- Walk and trot… Read More
2015-07-21 21:09
As you can see, I'm very lucky I didn't break my arm. This is four days out. Rogo's swelling is gone today so I'll start riding him again Thursday. Thanks for the kind wishes! Read More
2015-07-19 12:44
We had a mishap in our lesson on Friday, and once again I can tell you that I was saved by my helmet, on a day on a horse where some people might think it wasn't needed. My sweet, calm, trai… Read More
2015-07-16 11:55
I've been putting off posting because I'm so far behind, I have videos and pictures from the Arthur Kottas clinic to edit, etc. But... I just don't get there so I'm jumping in with where we… Read More
2015-06-01 23:41
This is Doug's mare Savanah being ridden in the Arthur Kottas clinic we just had. I'll upload one of Rogo and I soon Read More
2015-03-16 12:02
I'm posting this so I can look back on the future and see what this winter was like. It's kind of a big whine, but I want to remember it. I'm writing about what it was like at our equestrian… Read More
2015-03-10 02:10
2015-03-04 13:38
2014-11-27 01:49
2014-11-10 03:42
Sorry, but I have to get this off of my chest. It's a topic that could go on for pages, but I'll keep it short. First let me say that I love classical dressage and I have a great respect for… Read More
2014-11-09 04:17
solokottasnl 2: http://youtu.be/AkAo_s6D4HcI wanted to post this so I could find it. It's hard to find video of him riding and he doesn't ride anymore Read More
2014-11-03 02:31
2014-11-01 02:51
I keep waiting for the right time to write a comprehensive post about the clinic, but there is never enough time, my pictures aren't down loaded, etc. so I'm just going to start and keep add… Read More
2014-10-24 13:54
Last night I dreamed that I was beside a beautiful Creek by the Bay. I looked across the Creek and there was Rogo in the trees - I called him and he came to me, swimming across the Creek. We… Read More
2014-10-12 02:10
2014-10-04 02:59
Trying this again... Thanks for telling me it wasn't working! Read More
2014-10-04 02:53
I've been having some great lessons with Rogo lately. He's forward and has developed a great work ethic. He's also learning not to get too anxious when learning something new. Here are some… Read More
2014-09-24 17:12
At her inspection in Prince Edward Island Read More
2014-09-19 01:44
2014-09-04 01:00
Video clip of lesson with Joan Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm hosting and riding in an Arthur Kottas clinic in six weeks, after Rogo being lame for most of the winter. We are so out of shape, me more so than him. I've hired a riding teacher, Megan… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
I've written very little about riding, and that's because I've done very little riding. Rogo has a funny little on and off hitch in his left fore when doing a very slow trot anymor. it… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
Today I put the saddle on our two year old Bella for the first time, tightened up the girth and led her out of the stall (no intention of backing her - just playing around). She was complete… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I rode Rogo twice on day four too, instead of doing in-hand in the afternoon. The main focus of the day four lessons was canter half pass. The morning lesson was only 20 minutes because Rogo… Read More
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