Author Archives: Carley

About Carley

I’m the assistant instructor and trainer at Twin Elm Training, under Bobbie Jo Graham. We are located in Northville, MI and offer lessons, boarding, training and showing. We speciailize in mostly morgans, although our barn also includes arabs, saddlebreds and national show horses. We attend class “A” morgan shows, along with the MHSA shows and a random open show here and there. We also attend tournament shows throughout the winter months. Our lesson program offers hunt, western and saddleseat lessons from novice up to advanced riders on seasoned school and show horses. Feel free to check out our website TwinElmTraining.com.

The Morgan Connection 2010

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Carley

Were there issues for March/April 2010? I haven’t recieved anything and wasn’t sure if they just didnt publish or if my subscription expired.  Or is this the one coming out May 6th? Does anyone know how to get ahold of back … Continue reading →

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MJMHA Annual Tack Sale — FEB 7th

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Carley

The annual tack sale is coming up fast and is by far the best tack sale in the state. Now held at Pinckney High School in Pinckney, MI, which means there is more parking and more spaces available. Everything from … Continue reading →

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Western Saddles

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Carley

I’m having a hard time finding a western saddle to work horses in. I used to ride arabs and always used the billy royal classic training saddle which fit them pretty well. The problem is that I can’t afford to … Continue reading →

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Bustles

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Carley

Looking for used but still functional bustles. Minor repairs okay, but don’t want to have to piece together. Let me know if you have anything laying around and how much you’re asking. Thanks

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equitation exercises

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Carley

To the trainers/instructors: What are some exercises you use to strengthen your equitation riders? I’m looking for stretches/positions that can be done both on and off the lunge line to help riders of all seats. Riders/students: What exercises do you … Continue reading →

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Bloodline Traits

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Carley

I’m asking this questions because I am genuinely curious about people’s opinions. Hopefully no one gets their panties too bunched up Sometime in the future I would like to dabble and do a little bit of breeding. I know my … Continue reading →

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Canter Cues

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Carley

What cue do you use to ask for the canter? I’ve ridden several different disciplines and everyone seems to have their own way of asking. The most common two I’ve come across are outside leg/inside rein and outside leg/outside rein. … Continue reading →

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Humor me…

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Carley

Just wanted to know if anyone here has any experience with Tug Hill Celebrity babies. I have a coming 2 year old by him and (while I know bloodlines aren’t everything) I would like to know what people have thought … Continue reading →

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special ponies

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Carley

What horse has been most influencial in your life? It can be a morgan or other breed (or even a horse you didnt own. )

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driving horses

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Carley

I’m getting ready to start working my yearling with the hopes of showing him in the pleasure driving classes next year. I posted awhile ago about sending him off to a trainer, but decided that I’d like to try to … Continue reading →

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