...six days a week and because I’m competing I have a focus. There’s lots that both Tonka and I have to learn and practice in order to do well in... Tonka at Turtle HillAugust 3, 2020 by Terry Golson
...of making compromises. My son learned that he had to wear pants to school. I agreed with him what a bummer that was, but that some things were not open... Choice and AutonomyFebruary 20, 2018 by Terry Golson
...command and the OK command, coming out or going in, or leading him. All my horses know that, he was a big problem though. Maybe I can use that to... Manners at the GateSeptember 29, 2017 by Terry Golson
...Or the trails are too boggy, or the ones that go through conservation land aren’t open to horses. There’s forest all around me, but the nearest equestrian trails are almost... New TrailsMarch 19, 2020 by Terry Golson
...temperatures. I’ve been waking up to really cold mornings. This week it was -5 °F. (That’s -20 °C) It’s also rained (which just isn’t right for this northern state in... Update on This and ThatJanuary 23, 2022 by Terry Golson
...calm, closed lips! With this clear and kind communication in place, we’ll be able to move on to the next part of training: teaching a stay and come at liberty!... Gelding Play and Mouthy HorsesOctober 7, 2016 by Terry Golson
...only Training.) I compete in the Open (professional) and the Vintage Cup (riders over 50) divisions. Out of all horses – all breeds – we are ranked 18th in the... End Of The Show YearSeptember 19, 2016 by Terry Golson
...cycle until dinnertime. Lick the people’s dinner bowls. After dinner ask for playtime. https://cooperativehorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9772.mp4 Now comes the best time of the day. Couch time. Sit in the middle... Scooter Shows You HowMarch 21, 2020 by Terry Golson
...made him comfortable. If Tonka doesn't like a piece of tack, he tells me. I tried a new girth -supposedly one better suited to his conformation - and he wouldn't... Horse PhotosJuly 28, 2016 by Terry Golson