Moving!

Kate just sent me a couple of shots from the day the containers were moved from Otahuna to just around the corner to the new site at Wilson’s also in the Otahuna Valley! It was all done very quickly, using a little remote control!

One!

One!

Two!

Two! Just like that!

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New Lyford to Hanmer Ride!

I have just written a route guide and information about this fabulous new trip we have for you. This is a photo and an introduction to my article. To see the whole article click here.

The Huts

The Huts

I am thrilled to bring you this new rustic option for the Lyford to Hanmer Ride. I have had many enquiries for this trip to Hanmer, but the luxury option has been a bit expensive, so we have put this together. Not only is it a new budget option but we have researched a new route, which is longer, higher and more impressive. I would have fallen on the ground if I hadn’t been on my horse at some places!!

My New Home – Patch’s Story

That's me on the right, Connie in the middle and Mum on the left.

That's me on the right, Connie in the middle and Mum on the left.

Hi Everyone,

My name is Patch. Many of you have come to ride me, and I know I have given you a good ride, coz I am the best trekking horse!! (No I am says Jimmy. No I am says Ginger Bear, and Angus!!!!) O.K O.K O.K. We are all the best. Does that keep everyone happy. So I am ONE of the best trekking horses and like the others I have been taught how to do that and Kate and Abi and the other guides have taught you to get me to want to give you the lovely ride you are looking for, because we want to build the build beyond belief.

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Four phases of firmness

I am writing this post as I update the site. I am linking to an article by Kate that is describes the fundamentals of natural horsemanship. “From Prey Animal to Partner“. We are carnivorous, we eat meat (some of us do) and that makes us a predator. Kate describes four phases of firmness she describes how we can go from predator to partner, and partner up.

A snippet follows or see the whole article here: From Prey Animal to Partner

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