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This may sound odd…but I am very curious as to how some trainers ‘make’ hocks on horses. I have a couple horses in the barn that snap up their hind feet and hocks like they were wearing park shoes- and they are barefoot. It isn’t a ‘natural’ movement. It is very mechanical […]

Windward Farm, located in central Pennsylvania will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 10. Amanda Dupont, owner/trainer, will be conducting demonstrations and exhibitions throughout the day. The demonstrations will feature the horses and riders of Windward, as well as Amanda Dupont herself. Come and see what Windward Farm has to offer! For directions […]

Does any one else have an accident prone horse? I am at a loss of what to do with my now 11 year old gelding. We bought him as a 3yr old, my first horse actually, and I did everything with him. Over a 4 year period of time I had shown him in-hand, Hunter […]

According to researchers at the University of Rennes in northwestern France, foal imprinting may not be as beneficial as once believed.  Their studies showed that early human interactions with a foal can negatively impact its psychological development.  Séverine Henry, PhD, professor of animal behavior at the university and co-author of the study, stated in a TheHorse.com article:
“Our […]

I had the opportunity to ask Morgan trainer, Shirley O’Gorman,
questions about herself and her training philosophies. Shirley began her experiences with horses as a young girl and throughout her life she has had the opportunity to work with many well-known horse trainers, including George Knight and Tom Butler. Shirley and her husband, Tim O’Gorman […]

This two-year-old filly (see video below) was working in long-lines at home for about 6 weeks before going to a professional trainer.  She has been with the trainer for a month.  My questions for the trainer  and the answers follow.
Why do you work her without a cavesson?
Ans: To teach her to relax her jaw while […]

Do you ever ask yourself what is most important to you when looking for a horse. Where do you start? How do YOU make that final decision?
I think sometimes when we’ve been in the business for so long we just take for granted that we are able to choose the right horse but do we […]

It appears to me that there are fewer and fewer private sales of Morgan horses. Why is that? Is it the Chicken or the Egg? Sure, we all hear about the World Champions that are sold for big money at the Grand National, but what about the “average” Morgan? They must be going through one […]

The 2008 New England Morgan Horse Association Convention will be held on February 1-3 at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort in Danvers, MA.  Many interesting events have been planned including a tour of Taylor River Farm and talks on several different subjects including techniques for teaching all levels of rider, shoeing/veterinary care of the show horse, and […]

The 20th Oklahoma Centennial Horse Show will be held on April 9-12, 2008 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK.  This year National Show Horses will be included along with Morgans, Saddlebreds, Roadster horses and ponies, and Hackney/harness exhibitors. 
According to Trot.org, Board Chair Karen Cunningham has stated that there are also show schedule […]