Monthly Archives: October 2013

Stick or Treat?

Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2013 by Stella C

Stick? Or Treat? ……. Excuse the simplistic title, but I couldn’t resist the Hallowe’en pun! How often have you heard, “Don’t give horses treats, it’ll make them bite”? I’m not a complete anarchist, but I don’t like rules without reasons. … Continue reading →

Posted in equitation, Horses, Riding, Uncategorized | Tagged clicker training, equine psychology, horse welfare, Horses, natural horsemanship, Riding, Treats | 20 Comments

Brunehilde’s Terrible Fate … drawing inspiration from disaster

Posted on Saturday, October 26, 2013 by Stella C

“La Vie du Château” Aah …. the good life, in French. And here’s a rather gorgeous, distant view of a pair of châteaux which crown a rocky outcrop above the Gorges d’Aveyron, an hour or so’s drive from here. (You … Continue reading →

Posted in equitation, Horses, Living in France, Musings, Riding, Rural Living, Uncategorized | Tagged chateaux, equine psychology, harmony, horse, horse-lovers, living in France, medieval history, Riding | 4 Comments

Do you like wild mushrooms?

Posted on Friday, October 11, 2013 by Stella C

So that’s it then. I’ve slung the flip-flops to the back of the wardrobe, put away the sun-loungers and washed the last pair of shorts. I love this time of year. The leaves are still green on the trees, there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Horses, Living in France, Musings, Rural Living, Uncategorized | Tagged autumn, chanterelles, figs, gardening, harvest, Horses, living in France, pebble ponds, Riding, wild mushrooms | 5 Comments

Just a Perfect Day….

Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 by Stella C

At Last! After a rain-drenched weekend the temperatures have subsided, the horseflies have retreated, there’s a sigh of misty freshness in the morning and a tangible dewfall in the evening. It’s finally perfect weather for riding. I had a wonderful, … Continue reading →

Posted in equitation, Horses, Living in France, Musings, Riding, Rural Living, Uncategorized | Tagged doma vaquera, dressage, Horses, Iberian horses, living in France, perfect day, Riding, rural life | 7 Comments

My Little …. Zebra?

Posted on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 by Stella C

I apologise if my last post sounded as if I’d awoken from a long slumber and got out of bed on the wrong side. In the period since my post about Pom recovering from his temper tantrum (Welcome Back Dr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dressage, equitation, Horses, Living in France, Musings, Riding, Rural Living, Uncategorized | Tagged depression, dressage, equine psychology, Horses, mental health, Riding, sweet-itch, wellbeing | 14 Comments