Emily Walsh's Blog (4)

Equine Intelligence

So, for the first time ever, I have no crazy story to tell. But this time, it's about my observations.

 

People say animals can't "reason" or that they aren't "intelligent". I have to say I dissagree, specially when it comes to horses.

 

The lesson pony I currently ride, is a prick. He likes to desrupt your plans, which makes him a great pony as you need to be a step ahead of him at all times. So if your coming close to a jump, I actully see him turning his ears,…

Continue

Added by Emily Walsh on June 1, 2011 at 3:59pm — 2 Comments

A hurricane, great.

So last night was my ridding lesson.



It didn't go ahead.



I was home suffering with a cold, when a hurricane hit. Now see, the wind wasn't much of a problem. It was the rain. If the rain had been snow, then it would have been fine. But no-where here is built to handle that much rain. So obviously, my lesson did not go ahead. The horses should be fine, I haven't heard any report from any barns in my area that have flooded and horses needed to be moved. Besides for the race… Continue

Added by Emily Walsh on September 22, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Life of a teenager in lessons

So today was a good lesson!



By good, I mean I was put on what I like to call the demon horse from hell, aka Dante(that's his actual barn name, I find it very fitting). And he was good with me!



Usually, he is terrible with me. He usually tries to bite me, I mean he bares his teeth like a dog and stretches out his neck, and if possible he will take a snap. He also like to charge people in the field. (Most of this at me was brought on by me, brought on by me I mean I wasn't… Continue

Added by Emily Walsh on September 14, 2010 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Life of a teenager in lessons

I am starting this blog for one reason only. Because I feel like writing about my riding experiences, and suck at keeping a journal. That and hopefully some of you will get a laugh at my expense!



So, I had a lesson last night. I was saved by my instructor being absent and another instructor taking her place. Why was I saved? Because my instructor likes to push me and as soon as she sees a flaw she tells me to fix it, and she usually spots them right when they happen so I can't even… Continue

Added by Emily Walsh on September 8, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

The Rider Marketplace

International Horse News

Click Here for Barnmice Horse News

© 2024   Created by Barnmice Admin.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service