Category Archives: Words of Wisdom

New Clinic and Training Dates finally here for 2012!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

After many prompts from people wanting to know our clinic dates, we have finally got around to setting these – and Intensive Training Dates, too. If you have dates in mind that would suit you and perhaps a few friends, … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life – January 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

Yard of My Own January 2012 This is an extended version of a regular article that appears in Horsemanship Magazine. Well, usually we’re complaining about the weather but this time we really can’t moan. The winter has been mild with … Continue reading →

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Clinics, events, demonstrations, updates, reviews….

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

Don’t Miss Monty’s February Tour!! Sat 11th February: Bury Farm Equestrian Centre Mill Road Slapton Buckinghamshire LU7 9BT Fri 17th February: Henfield Equestrian Centre Royal Leisure Centre Horn Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9SA Sat 25th February: The Hand Equestrian … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss This!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

Kelly Marks is on the Horse and Country TV programme, Top Marks. Definitely worth a view. Here is the link to the next H&CTV Top Marks Programme 4 showing on Sky 280. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWfVaaWoMQ4 Hope you enjoy!

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Frustration comes through lack of knowledge

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

If I ever became half as frustrated working with problem horses as I do with computers, I would hate my job. As it is, I love it, and I know that even when a problem seems insurmountable, if I think … Continue reading →

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Mouse Hoof Handling

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

Dear Mouse had so many issues, however, that “quickly” isn’t really a word you would associate with his learning. Although intelligent, he sometimes gave the impression that he would rather be left alone, and he needed a lot of consolidation … Continue reading →

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If… (Poem)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

IF… Could I but glimpse through the eyes of a horse Any horse Breathe through his, her nose, to smell as strongly as they! Any horse, even old Cobweb, with his rather poor sense of smell – Just for a … Continue reading →

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Manual of Horsemanship

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

A MANUAL OF HORSEMANSHIP Although it can be difficult to translate theory into practical action, we think that if your intentions are right they are likely to govern your actions responsibly. We have learned many phrases which we use as … Continue reading →

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Myths Busted – Hat Wearing (for heat loss, not safety!)

Posted on June 25, 2011 by admin

I was reading a book recently that recommended infants wear a hat almost constantly in their first year, because “most of your body heat is lost through the head.” I was finding myself getting cross with this advice, because for … Continue reading →

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