Choosing our “Battles”
When training horses most of us aspire to being sure things are always beautiful and smooth, full of building confidence...
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Mindy Schroder
- Jan 26, 2019
Direct Line Thinking
We humans tend to be very direct in our thinking. This leads us to make goals and then make a beeline straight for them.
Mindy Schroder
- Jan 16, 2019
The 3rd Time
Sometimes the 3rd time isn’t the charm, or maybe that is exactly what it is! I guess it’s all in how you look at it.
Mindy Schroder
- Jan 12, 2019
Using Positive Reinforcement for Ground Driving
I have had a couple of questions about teaching a horse that has never ground driven.
Mindy Schroder
- Jan 10, 2019
Differences
I love seeing all the differences between my horses as I start to work with them more and more. I typically can handle training only one...
Mindy Schroder
- Dec 30, 2018
Word of the year…
Every year I sit down and contemplate what I want the coming year to be about.
Mindy Schroder
- Aug 22, 2018
Disclaimer
The thoughts and ideas shared on this blog are mine and mine only.
Mindy Schroder
- Aug 4, 2018
Treats or no treats … Part Two
I don’t usually write a follow up post so soon but there was some lovely conversation over on Facebook about my treat post and I wanted...
Mindy Schroder
- Aug 4, 2018
Treats or no treats…
I often hear people say NEVER FEED TREATS. I like to say, Never say never.
Mindy Schroder
- Jul 5, 2018
Introducing a New Pony
Everyone I talk to introduces a new pony differently...
Mindy Schroder
- Oct 18, 2017
The Importance of Listening
I know I talk about listening on this blog often. I think it’s so important when you own animals of any kind to learn to listen to them,...
Mindy Schroder
- Jul 10, 2017
Sure Foot® Pads!
Finally! The post about the Sure Foot® pads. I know, I’ve kept you all waiting on pins and needles! I wanted to have some time to use...
Mindy Schroder
- May 15, 2017
Zorro’s Surgery!
It was time for Zorro to have a little brain surgery… he got gelded today! I am so excited about having this boy as an awesome driving...
Mindy Schroder
- Jan 9, 2017
Fear
As we go about our business this winter, the business of chopping ice in the water trough when the heater accidentally comes unplugged,...
Mindy Schroder
- Dec 12, 2016
What can I do with my miniature horse?
Though miniature horses are small, they are mighty! It surprises people when they find out how much weight a miniature horse can pull...
Mindy Schroder
- Dec 7, 2016
What is a miniature horse?
Most miniature horse breeders will take offense if you call their horses, ponies. I call all mine ponies because I am aware that the...
Mindy Schroder
- Apr 15, 2016
Weaning
There are many ways to wean a baby. (Or a yearling!) When we had the farm we tried a few different ways. First we tried taking the baby...
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