Here are a few photos from the Advanced 3 Day Clinic.
Photo 1: Pony, Haley and Nancy head out on a ride on 3 PonyBoy Certified Horses. Trouble ( AKA Warrior Lynx, Stallion) Gray and Big Daddy.
Photo 2: Group photo in Trouble's stall, Trouble on the right ;-)
Photo 3: Pony demonstrates the ease and time-saving of his new barn flooring for the group.
Photo 4: Quality time with Pony at his barn.
Photo 5: Discussion about bedding and it's effect on horses.
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Hi--
Welll-- I'd have Gray and Big Daddy, but have enough "Trouble" already. Now, where are the rest of the pics?
Welll-- I'd have Gray and Big Daddy, but have enough "Trouble" already. Now, where are the rest of the pics?
Will put more up....got busy, sorry! Give me a few days ;-)
Both Big Daddy AND Gray were very nice horses. Gray loved to have a spot under his chin scratched, and Big Daddy, LOVED to walk BIG STEPS. In his stall space and when Pony was on him, Trouble seemed VERY confident. His mane was positively amazing. I did get to run my fingers through his mane. I had never gotten that close to a curly before I went to MO. His tail looked nice also, nice and full.
I do want people to know I do NOT Like how I look in the pics from the clinic. Today I got some pics put on disk of how I looked after my surgery BEFORE I began Chemo and Radiation. I like how I looked back then a lot better. But, my body is returning to its "normal self". I almost changed my mind about attending when I found out I would only have 2 weeks to recharge my body after radiation rather than the anticipated 4 weeks. I was really LOW On physical energy, but zooming inside because of the horses, and the other people in the clinic (the participants) were wonderful Horse people, and then of course, Pony is definitely a Horse person. I am glad I went. Inside I'm still "zooming", in my soul (the place where I keep things important to me).
I have met Pony several times at events, including a mounted course I audited a lifetime ago. I would watch him and take notes and try really hard to follow what he demonstrated. I also have all the books and the video and the DVD's, and I watch them often (many times with a student who is interested in better ways to be with their horse). But I'm a long time die hard perfectionist. I had to give that up to get the most out of what was happening.
The first time I entered the round pen on the first day, I could not focus at all. I realized I did not even really know WHERE MO was, and I didn't know the other people, and... well a hundred excuses. But by the time I went back in the second time, I focused on the horse, its movement, well, I guess everyone from the clinic would say I focused on the horse's EYES the first couple of days. (not the right thing to be focusing on, unless I wanted the horse to come to me). But I was focusing. Eventually I learned to look at the hooves or shoulder or hip or neck (sometimes I cheated and watched the ears especially when out in the field).
As I began to learn from watching others, and especially from watching Pony, I guess I saw the focus changing from "showing what I already knew" to "showing that I was learning". I also remember Pony commenting at one point that I was doing something better, or the right way. I remember saying "Well, you said to do it this way". That's when I knew I was in learning mode, and I felt a lot better.
We did some amazing "energy and connection" work with some horses in a field. The horses had not been handled much, and they had not been handled in a way that had them really trusting humans. There was a chestnut that had beautiful LONG mane that was full of burrs and tangled. I really wanted to physically "touch" her. She allowed me to get close to her, and would turn her head towards me as I turned away, but she would not step towards me. IF I had been there longer, I probably would have continued to work on my own "presence" til she "accepted" me. There was another horse in that group that was amazing. I learned about a different piece of equipment that seemed to work really well. And that horse seemed to fall "in love" with one of the clinic participants ( good chuckles).
Energy was the biggest learning for me. I personally learned that the "Less energy I physically have, the more energy I seemed to need". Visually, this translates to the scene: I'm super exhausted ( fatigue from months of treatment and my body generally being WAY out of shape on the 3rd and final day). Instead of standing near the center of the round pen, I walk around the round pen WITH the horse, while asking the horse to move foward, stop , and back up. When I can't or don't focus, I'm going to get REAL TIRED.
And as I already shared, I am really REALLY rethinking what I was told about the energy I have that comes from emotions is not a good energy to be using with horses. That was shared with me also during the clinic. I have heard from others about my tendency to try and act from my emotions to generate energy , including music teachers, riding instructors, and fellow crisis workers (like in a hospital setting during a code blue).
One of the coolest moments for me was when another long maned bay in an adjoining field suddenly came up very lame. I was entering the round pen for my turn with Comet (such a good horse
). In the same instant, almost everyone pointed at the horse that was favoring a forleg. (It was like, everyone there cared about that horse ). And Pony, walked over and checked out the horse. It was just wonderful to be in a group of people who CARED. I guess I had forgotten how important and amazing that is.
Well, I also fell in love with the area. I don't know if it was because of the horses, or because of the physical activity which I had not had much of in MONTHS (about 6 months of just laying and letting my body take it easy), but I was able to sleep at night without taking some of the medication I had been taking for a long time. The fireflies were in place at sunset ( I love watching their lights). I "met" many horses. The short time I spent talking with nadanada, I learned a lot about "food". That new information has sparked my interest in food to give me energy (Other than sugar). So, learning happened all over the place.
I bought some things also.
- 3 Pony boy halters WITH black leads, a small, a medium, and a large (thinking horsemanship program with different size horses happening soon here)
- a belt to hold up my jeans that grew even as I walked in them (maybe I was getting smaller - I had doctor appts today and I lost 10 lbs since june 9th- I sure I lost those lbs there somewhere near or IN that round pen !!! )
-lots of water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- and a small horse magnet with horses with beautiful manes on them and the saying on the magnet???
EAT YOUR VEGGIES... figured that would help get the 5 servings of veggies in a day if it was on my fridge.
Sorry this was so long, but well, it was for THREE days!!!!!!!!
Nancy
I do want people to know I do NOT Like how I look in the pics from the clinic. Today I got some pics put on disk of how I looked after my surgery BEFORE I began Chemo and Radiation. I like how I looked back then a lot better. But, my body is returning to its "normal self". I almost changed my mind about attending when I found out I would only have 2 weeks to recharge my body after radiation rather than the anticipated 4 weeks. I was really LOW On physical energy, but zooming inside because of the horses, and the other people in the clinic (the participants) were wonderful Horse people, and then of course, Pony is definitely a Horse person. I am glad I went. Inside I'm still "zooming", in my soul (the place where I keep things important to me).
I have met Pony several times at events, including a mounted course I audited a lifetime ago. I would watch him and take notes and try really hard to follow what he demonstrated. I also have all the books and the video and the DVD's, and I watch them often (many times with a student who is interested in better ways to be with their horse). But I'm a long time die hard perfectionist. I had to give that up to get the most out of what was happening.
The first time I entered the round pen on the first day, I could not focus at all. I realized I did not even really know WHERE MO was, and I didn't know the other people, and... well a hundred excuses. But by the time I went back in the second time, I focused on the horse, its movement, well, I guess everyone from the clinic would say I focused on the horse's EYES the first couple of days. (not the right thing to be focusing on, unless I wanted the horse to come to me). But I was focusing. Eventually I learned to look at the hooves or shoulder or hip or neck (sometimes I cheated and watched the ears especially when out in the field).
As I began to learn from watching others, and especially from watching Pony, I guess I saw the focus changing from "showing what I already knew" to "showing that I was learning". I also remember Pony commenting at one point that I was doing something better, or the right way. I remember saying "Well, you said to do it this way". That's when I knew I was in learning mode, and I felt a lot better.
We did some amazing "energy and connection" work with some horses in a field. The horses had not been handled much, and they had not been handled in a way that had them really trusting humans. There was a chestnut that had beautiful LONG mane that was full of burrs and tangled. I really wanted to physically "touch" her. She allowed me to get close to her, and would turn her head towards me as I turned away, but she would not step towards me. IF I had been there longer, I probably would have continued to work on my own "presence" til she "accepted" me. There was another horse in that group that was amazing. I learned about a different piece of equipment that seemed to work really well. And that horse seemed to fall "in love" with one of the clinic participants ( good chuckles).
Energy was the biggest learning for me. I personally learned that the "Less energy I physically have, the more energy I seemed to need". Visually, this translates to the scene: I'm super exhausted ( fatigue from months of treatment and my body generally being WAY out of shape on the 3rd and final day). Instead of standing near the center of the round pen, I walk around the round pen WITH the horse, while asking the horse to move foward, stop , and back up. When I can't or don't focus, I'm going to get REAL TIRED.
And as I already shared, I am really REALLY rethinking what I was told about the energy I have that comes from emotions is not a good energy to be using with horses. That was shared with me also during the clinic. I have heard from others about my tendency to try and act from my emotions to generate energy , including music teachers, riding instructors, and fellow crisis workers (like in a hospital setting during a code blue).
One of the coolest moments for me was when another long maned bay in an adjoining field suddenly came up very lame. I was entering the round pen for my turn with Comet (such a good horse
). In the same instant, almost everyone pointed at the horse that was favoring a forleg. (It was like, everyone there cared about that horse ). And Pony, walked over and checked out the horse. It was just wonderful to be in a group of people who CARED. I guess I had forgotten how important and amazing that is. Well, I also fell in love with the area. I don't know if it was because of the horses, or because of the physical activity which I had not had much of in MONTHS (about 6 months of just laying and letting my body take it easy), but I was able to sleep at night without taking some of the medication I had been taking for a long time. The fireflies were in place at sunset ( I love watching their lights). I "met" many horses. The short time I spent talking with nadanada, I learned a lot about "food". That new information has sparked my interest in food to give me energy (Other than sugar). So, learning happened all over the place.
I bought some things also.
- 3 Pony boy halters WITH black leads, a small, a medium, and a large (thinking horsemanship program with different size horses happening soon here)
- a belt to hold up my jeans that grew even as I walked in them (maybe I was getting smaller - I had doctor appts today and I lost 10 lbs since june 9th- I sure I lost those lbs there somewhere near or IN that round pen !!! )
-lots of water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- and a small horse magnet with horses with beautiful manes on them and the saying on the magnet???
EAT YOUR VEGGIES... figured that would help get the 5 servings of veggies in a day if it was on my fridge.
Sorry this was so long, but well, it was for THREE days!!!!!!!!
Nancy
Nancy, sounds like you had a very enlightening experience, and lots of fun even tho you felt short of physical energy. I think your pic looked fine, and the fact that you are back out there, working with horses, riding, etc. after all that you have fought and been through lately seems to be a real testimonial to your spirit and energy. 
! I am so glad you got to go, and someday, I will get to one myself.
! I am so glad you got to go, and someday, I will get to one myself.
QUOTE(kimberlymatuga @ Jul 3 2006, 11:39 PM) [snapback]64866[/snapback]
Nancy, sounds like you had a very enlightening experience, and lots of fun even tho you felt short of physical energy. I think your pic looked fine, and the fact that you are back out there, working with horses, riding, etc. after all that you have fought and been through lately seems to be a real testimonial to your spirit and energy.
! I am so glad you got to go, and someday, I will get to one myself.Kim,
thanks for the kind words.
and yes You should go to one. Make sure you go Sooner rather than Later.
Nancy
Nancy,
I'm jealous
Well not really. I'm happy you got to go and have a good time and learn.
Ok, maybe just a little jealous.
I'm jealous
Well not really. I'm happy you got to go and have a good time and learn.
Ok, maybe just a little jealous.
QUOTE(Millrace @ Jul 4 2006, 11:47 AM) [snapback]64882[/snapback]
Nancy,
I'm jealous
Well not really. I'm happy you got to go and have a good time and learn.
Ok, maybe just a little jealous.
Brenda,
Hmmm.
Well, since I KNOW I am jealous ( a lot jealous) of you and your "C" herd there in CA,
, I think its okay you be a "little jealous" that I spent a couple of days learning to NOT LOOK at the horse's eyes. 
Nancy
QUOTE(nancy @ Jul 4 2006, 12:16 AM) [snapback]64868[/snapback]
Kim,
thanks for the kind words.
and yes You should go to one. Make sure you go Sooner rather than Later.
Nancy
Yes, I hope to get to go one someday in the next year or so. Finances are so tight right now, what with buying the new land; but I am saving a little and it will come. I am so lucky to have Barbara Volk, RA to help me out. I have learned SO MUCH from her!
heheh... nice. (i need to find some freakin used hotel matresses )
)
What does that mean?
Nancy
Nancy
Hi Nancy, Glad to hear you are doing well. I am sorry I missed saying goodbye. Where are you located? It was really a fun and educational 3 days. Shari
QUOTE(shari smith-mead @ Jul 11 2006, 09:19 AM) [snapback]65304[/snapback]
Hi Nancy, Glad to hear you are doing well. I am sorry I missed saying goodbye. Where are you located? It was really a fun and educational 3 days. Shari
Shari
Happy Tuesday!!!!!!! its great to read something from you here this evening. I'm in SD. getting ready for multiple days of triple digit heat here. How's your horse, the mustang? I'm going to be posting on a couple of other forums, wait til you read my news! For me here, today was one of the worst days I've had in a while- someone was intentionally outright RUDE to me today about my horse program here. BUT then I was reminded I am supposed to be doing the Horse Program- So it starts tomorrow. Just easy stuff, probably watching a horse. well I'll post about it on the other forum.
But then, I definitely took action this evening to COUNTER that negativity. you can read about that on another forum also.
Pats to all your horses. I do miss the POSITIVE energy of the little group there in MO.
Nancy
Sorry this is not well organized I'm still grrrr ing from the negative of the day.
Nancy, just remember, you have to have the dark to appreciate the light, so use the negative to help you appreciate the positive. You are supposed to be doing the horse program, you've worked hard to get where you are with it, and it's going to be a good thing.
QUOTE(Millrace @ Jul 11 2006, 11:40 PM) [snapback]65335[/snapback]
Nancy, just remember, you have to have the dark to appreciate the light, so use the negative to help you appreciate the positive. You are supposed to be doing the horse program, you've worked hard to get where you are with it, and it's going to be a good thing.
Thanks Brenda.
I have heard that a couple of times today. Its good to hear and read it often. I have QUITE A few positive events in the near future happening, and I'm working on focusing on them.
Nancy
how do i set a darn avatar on this board? i'd like to put up a picture
Inga, you can go Here and scroll down to post #8. the directions are there. (It's the "Site Help" section of the board)
"Live" is the name of one of the members, so instead you'd be clicking on your name to get to the control panel.
Bruce
BYC
"Live" is the name of one of the members, so instead you'd be clicking on your name to get to the control panel.
Bruce
BYC
QUOTE(nancy @ Jul 11 2006, 10:34 PM) [snapback]65333[/snapback]
Shari
Happy Tuesday!!!!!!! its great to read something from you here this evening. I'm in SD. getting ready for multiple days of triple digit heat here. How's your horse, the mustang? I'm going to be posting on a couple of other forums, wait til you read my news! For me here, today was one of the worst days I've had in a while- someone was intentionally outright RUDE to me today about my horse program here. BUT then I was reminded I am supposed to be doing the Horse Program- So it starts tomorrow. Just easy stuff, probably watching a horse. well I'll post about it on the other forum.
But then, I definitely took action this evening to COUNTER that negativity. you can read about that on another forum also.
Pats to all your horses. I do miss the POSITIVE energy of the little group there in MO.
Nancy
Sorry this is not well organized I'm still grrrr ing from the negative of the day.
Hey Shari and Nancy! It's Hayley!
Nancy- I just got back from South Dakota last night! We stayed at the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Hot Springs for a night and took the tour the next day. It was simply beautiful! I got little Bandit a new navy halter that says "Free to Run - IRAM" on it. He looks rather fetching. Haha.
To Mary, Michelle, Nancy, and Shari-
Comet is doing fantastic. I've worked with him and ridden him quite a bit since we have returned. I know a lady who lives about 15 minutes away, who is gracious enough to let me use her facility to work with him and all of my horses when she heard I went to PonyBoy's clinic. She has 2 roundpens, an indoor and outdoor arena and miles of trails. It's been great!
I will continue to update everyone on his progress. We are going on a trail ride in a few days!
I don't have any recent pictures, but I'll take some on the trail ride and post them.
Happy Trails everyone!
~Hayley and Comet
Haley,
Hot springs is only an hour and a half from me. I was there on Wednesday to pick up license plates. I am glad y ou got to go to the wild horse sanctuary. I just wish you had called me perhaps I could have met you there.
its great to hear about Comet. The place with the facilities sounds great.
I bet bandit loves his halter.
Did you see that I had picked out a horse here for myself. ??? No money has exchanged hands yet but that should happen soon.
wow i think its cool you were in South dakota.
take care
and Pats to Comet... tell him Nancy still says Remember me.
Hot springs is only an hour and a half from me. I was there on Wednesday to pick up license plates. I am glad y ou got to go to the wild horse sanctuary. I just wish you had called me perhaps I could have met you there.
its great to hear about Comet. The place with the facilities sounds great.
I bet bandit loves his halter.
Did you see that I had picked out a horse here for myself. ??? No money has exchanged hands yet but that should happen soon.
wow i think its cool you were in South dakota.
take care
and Pats to Comet... tell him Nancy still says Remember me.
QUOTE(nancy @ Jul 21 2006, 06:03 PM) [snapback]65981[/snapback]
Haley,
Hot springs is only an hour and a half from me. I was there on Wednesday to pick up license plates. I am glad y ou got to go to the wild horse sanctuary. I just wish you had called me perhaps I could have met you there.
its great to hear about Comet. The place with the facilities sounds great.
I bet bandit loves his halter.
Did you see that I had picked out a horse here for myself. ??? No money has exchanged hands yet but that should happen soon.
wow i think its cool you were in South dakota.
take care
and Pats to Comet... tell him Nancy still says Remember me.
Aw, I'm so sorry I didn't call! I really should have, it would have been great to see you again!
I loved the Wild Horse Sanctuary. It was nice to just sit on the cabin porch and hear nothing but an occasional snort or stomp and the cladder of hooves.
The facility is so great! I just went out today and took Storm on some trails. Fun fun
Bandit does love his halter! I got him out today and got him looking so clean and shiny. xD
Oh, tell me about your horse! That is so exciting. I hope everything works out!
I will tell Comet in the morning, as that is the time he gets his routine alfalfa cube and carrot.
I look forward to possibly seeing you at more clinics! I'm just now realizing the quantity and quality of all the information I got while there. I find myself constantly referring back. Great learning experience, and I'm sure I'll be going to more!
Take care and keep up the good work with your horse program!
~Hayley
QUOTE(PaintedBayFilly89 @ Jul 22 2006, 01:22 AM) [snapback]66016[/snapback]
Aw, I'm so sorry I didn't call! I really should have, it would have been great to see you again!
I loved the Wild Horse Sanctuary. It was nice to just sit on the cabin porch and hear nothing but an occasional snort or stomp and the cladder of hooves.
The facility is so great! I just went out today and took Storm on some trails. Fun fun
Bandit does love his halter! I got him out today and got him looking so clean and shiny. xD
Oh, tell me about your horse! That is so exciting. I hope everything works out!
I will tell Comet in the morning, as that is the time he gets his routine alfalfa cube and carrot.
I look forward to possibly seeing you at more clinics! I'm just now realizing the quantity and quality of all the information I got while there. I find myself constantly referring back. Great learning experience, and I'm sure I'll be going to more!
Take care and keep up the good work with your horse program!
~Hayley
Haley,
Learning is ALWAYS a good thing.
and you will read more about the horse as I get things under control here (including pics and such).
AND finally, thanks for "speaking to Comet about me while giving him his treats". that's a GREAT time to have my name mentioned to him.
Please keep us posted on Comet's progress.
Nancy
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