Student Log
This category is used by Kirsten’s students to log their experiences.
Training Rain – T Lauer
Training Rain Day 2 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Day two was surprising and pretty cool! I went out to catch Rain on my own, sans cookies or grain. I did place the halter in my hoodie pocket, so my hands were free. When I was about 10 feet away, she took off, but not too far. [...]
11.08.13: DO what WORKS
I recently helped Jim McDonald (another local trainer that works at our equestrian center) with a clinic, and enjoyed riding with a group for the first time in a very long time. Storm and I have been progressing, and it was nice to push our boundaries again in a simple and safe environment. The [...]
11.06.11: Quality, Not Quantity
Its only been 3 weeks since our last lesson since we adjusted the date to avoid the upcoming Father’s Day holiday. Being spring and early summer this is our busiest time of year. The weekend after our lesson was the Memorial Day Holiday and included a one day clinic and followed by a two day [...]
BabyDoll Day 3
9 yr old Appaloosa mare. Never been broke, although incredible friendly (basically treated like a dog the last 7 years or so). Owners would like to trail ride and eventually barrel race. Day 1 and 2: Learning Frame of Mind and Round pen work on a line to get consistent forward motion. Day 3: Saddle [...]
Long line work
I have always found that ground work is worth coming back to and weaving into my program. After a basic lesson with Kirsten long lining my very forward mare, I could see how it would benefit both of my horses to begin to engage their hind ends. Well, I was amazed at the response from [...]
Then & Now: A look at 3 years of progress
When I look back at these photos the changes are stunning. Storm has developed into a beautiful well balanced horse.
Brain Storms: In the beginning
In the beginning, as with most things, you often begin by wandering aimlessly until an action starts a chain reaction that brings you to a point in time when things converge
Be The Horse
My horse Jasper has been working hard to change the way he walks. It is really very hard for him, more mentally than physically. He has to change the way he has been walking, learning to balance himself while shifting his weight to his hindquarters. I can see that it is hard for him, and [...]
Simple Models, Hard Problems
The value of simple models to deal with hard problems.
Life Lessons From Horses
I am relatively new to horses, as my interaction with them began approximately three years ago. My daughter and I showed up at the Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation in the winter of 2008
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