August 31, 2012
An Anniversary? Seriously?
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It's hard to believe but nearly a year ago, magic happened and a classy chestnut gelding found his way from Delaware to Southern Pines t...
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August 29, 2012
Three Feet Closer To Heaven
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My physiology betrayed me as my heart beat faster, watching the ring crew raise the poles to 3'. Logically, Encore and I have lessoned ...
August 22, 2012
Don't Yell At Problems -- Solve Them
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That was definitely the theme for our lesson on Saturday, so I will let you take my lesson as well! Encore did very well and feels in fine ...
August 18, 2012
Make Your Horse Kinetic
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Encore had an excellent lesson with our beloved David O. this morning and I am busy downloading and uploading and sideloading our videos!...
August 10, 2012
Stormy Surprises
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Lightning snapped as the stormfront wind brushed, refreshingly cool, across both our bodies. Encore & I, both tired of sweating, welcom...