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Choosing our “Battles”
When training horses most of us aspire to being sure things are always beautiful and smooth, full of building confidence...

Mindy Schroder
Jan 31, 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 26, 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 16, 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 12, 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
Jan 10, 2019


Word of the year…
Every year I sit down and contemplate what I want the coming year to be about.

Mindy Schroder
Dec 30, 2018


Disclaimer
The thoughts and ideas shared on this blog are mine and mine only.

Mindy Schroder
Aug 22, 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
Aug 4, 2018


Introducing a New Pony
Everyone I talk to introduces a new pony differently...

Mindy Schroder
Jul 5, 2018


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
Oct 18, 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
Jul 10, 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
May 15, 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
Jan 9, 2017


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 12, 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
Dec 7, 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...

Mindy Schroder
Apr 15, 2016
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