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Sandra NZ
  • Female
  • Upper Hutt
  • New Zealand
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Aurelia's favourite thing - rolling

"I've always been aware of the possibility of Cash rolling while I'm in saddle and have seen a couple horses do that to their rider but so far he's never suggested that as anything he'd think of doing. But just last night he…"
May 1
Sandra NZ commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia in yards at Foxton - closeup of her gorgeous head

"Thanks :)  I think she's going to be an impressive mare when she's grown up - only just turned three (January) so lots of maturing to do yet."
May 1
Barbara F. commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia in yards at Foxton - closeup of her gorgeous head

"Gorgeous mare! :)"
Apr 30
Sandra NZ and Cayla Cockerill are now friends
Apr 30
Sandra NZ commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Gorgeous girl

"Thanks :)  I think so too!"
Apr 30
Sandra NZ commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia in yards at Foxton - closeup of her gorgeous head

"LOL!  I hadn't even thought of it being an apostrophe!!"
Apr 30
Sandra NZ commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia's favourite thing - rolling

"Once she's started under saddle this December, I'm going to have to be very careful whenever we go anywhere that looks like it might be good for rolling!"
Apr 30
Sandra NZ commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Another big shake after rolling

"Thanks :)"
Apr 30
Shirley commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia in yards at Foxton - closeup of her gorgeous head

"And! She has an apostrophe in the middle of her muzzle! How cute~~she was meant to be yours! "
Apr 30
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Aurelia in yards at Foxton - closeup of her gorgeous head

Apr 30
Shirley commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia in yards at Foxton

"How fit can ya git?!"
Apr 30
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Aurelia in yards at Foxton

Apr 30
Shirley commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia, just turned three

"Whistles for Aurelia! Pretty girl!"
Apr 30
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Aurelia, just turned three

Apr 30
Shirley commented on Sandra NZ's photo
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Aurelia's favourite thing - rolling

"Cute, Cash is a roller too. Another thing I find many horse people frowning on. Rolling to them is only for out in their pasture away from people. Not me!"
Apr 30
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Aurelia's favourite thing - rolling

Apr 30

Profile Information

A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
I'm 49 years old and grew up on a hill country farm in New Zealand, riding horses as often as I could. Dad would leave sheep or cattle to be moved so my sister and I could do it after school or on the weekends. I had a big break from horses but now have a wee bit of land so am lucky enough to have them in my life again. I grew up "normal", going to pony club etc, but have now found Parelli Natural Horsemanship and the answers to why I found some things so difficult back then!!

I am having so much more fun now that the relationship between myself and my horses is the most important thing, and I wish I'd known this stuff when I was a kid. I feel so much safer and confident now that I have more knowledge about horse psychology and how to "read" the body language so that I know how to respond.

Can't even imagine how much fun I'm going to have when I learn more!

Currently have a rising three year old home bred filly, Aurelia, and a six year old Miniature Horse gelding, Pippin. Aurelia and I are playing in Level 3 of Parelli, and Pippin and I are having fun trotting about the neighbourhood in his wee gig.

My current goal is to pass Level 3 Online and Liberty savvys of Parelli Natural Horsemanship prior to sending Aurelia to Russell Higgins (4 star Parelli Instructor) to be started under saddle late next year (as a rising four year old).

Getting my riding skills back up by riding Parelli friends' horses, so I'm ready to carry on with Aurelia next year. I used to have her dam (Bonnie, a Kaimanawa mare) and rode her, but had to make a choice once Aurelia was weaned as I can't afford three horses. Bonnie is now under the care of a friend and is having a great life.
Country
New Zealand
Website:
http://www.horsesavvy.co.nz
Do you have any pets?
Yes, dogs, cats, sheep, chickens
Topics of Interest
Reining, Driving, Western Riding, General Riding Advice, Training

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At 1:02am on November 29, 2011, Shirley said…

Welcome to Barnmice! I happened to spot Aurelia while I was looking thru some of the photos here on Barnmice.If I hadn't seen her, it might have been a while before we crossed paths. So the cute little photo of the filly with her head betwen her legs is yours. Such a cute shot.

Not many Parelli fans here. My experience anyway.

 

At 10:15am on November 6, 2011, Jackie Cochran said…
Hi Sandra, welcome to Barnmice!
At 7:02pm on November 5, 2011, Michael Emanuel said…
Welcome to Barnmice Sandra!
 
 
 

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