Misc
They Let This Guy On A Horse?
Do you think Chris Cox’s insurance company checked he had a risk management plan?
Chris seems madder about running the fellow down than he was concerned about the bloke.
Hello To Maine
Hi Ross,
Just wanted to give a shout out to you for being such a wonderful communicator. A group of about 8 people in Maine, USA, have spent the winter months getting together for horse gatherings (cleaning tack, talking, eating, talking), and have used your web site as our bible. You do such a fabulous job explaining things (something that, apparently, doesn't come easily to good horsemen, because you are one of very few trainers who can do it!), that there is never any question in our minds what you mean. Take, for example, your recent post on Ask vs. Make. It's crystal clear.
We so appreciate it, and now that spring is here, are getting busy putting the knowledge you've shared with us to work with our horses. Thanks so very much.
Best regards,
Lisa O'Brien
Thank you for writing to let me know how much you and your friends appreciate my web site. It's very kind of you.
Am I right in thinking that you are a student of Libby Lyman? I only say that because I know she has a loyal following in Maine; and rightly so.
I'll be in the US for some clinics in CA and MT in June, but perhaps next year I might make it out east for a clinic if there is enough interest.
Again, thank you for taking the time to write and I hope you'll do so again if you have questions or thoughts to offer.
Hi Ross,
Just wanted to give a shout out to you for being such a wonderful communicator. A group of about 8 people in Maine, USA, have spent the winter months getting together for horse gatherings (cleaning tack, talking, eating, talking), and have used your web site as our bible. You do such a fabulous job explaining things (something that, apparently, doesn't come easily to good horsemen, because you are one of very few trainers who can do it!), that there is never any question in our minds what you mean. Take, for example, your recent post on Ask vs. Make. It's crystal clear.
We so appreciate it, and now that spring is here, are getting busy putting the knowledge you've shared with us to work with our horses. Thanks so very much.
Best regards,
Lisa O'Brien
Thank you for writing to let me know how much you and your friends appreciate my web site. It's very kind of you.
Am I right in thinking that you are a student of Libby Lyman? I only say that because I know she has a loyal following in Maine; and rightly so.
I'll be in the US for some clinics in CA and MT in June, but perhaps next year I might make it out east for a clinic if there is enough interest.
Again, thank you for taking the time to write and I hope you'll do so again if you have questions or thoughts to offer.
Do You Ever Feel Like A Dummy On A Horse?
This is a video for those of us who feel like a dummy sitting on a horse. Monty takes the worry out looking like a dummy for us.
This is a video for those of us who feel like a dummy sitting on a horse. Monty takes the worry out looking like a dummy for us.
A Fan Of The Video Lessons
Ross --
I am soooo enjoying your Blog! I always get something valuable to think over and apply. I am especially enjoying the video lessons.
Please pass along my gratitude to Irena for allowing us to learn from her situation. This is VERY GENEROUS of her and I would like her to know that her learning process is helping others as well. It is incredibly beneficial to be able to SEE an example. So often, all these concepts get muddled into a mush of imaginary possibilities. This gives me a frame of reference. So ... thank you to Irena and thank YOU for taking the time and effort to pluck a frame and teach.
That offer for a visit/stopover is always open and I hope you and Michele will give some thought to hanging a hard detour over this way when you make your U.S. appearance. There is a GANG here that would be glad to see you around the campfire and might spot you an ale or two, if that's of interest.
Best,
~linda, TN
(For those not in the know Linda and her husband, Vic own a beautiful ranch in Tennessee where they host Harry Whitney and other clinicians. Linda was also the editor and instigator of the newsletter for students of Harry called ‘Between The Reins.’ You can check out Linda’s ranch here.)
I'm very glad you enjoy the blog and especially the video lessons. I agree that it has been very generous of Irena to allow me to share her video - as it has been for Ben, Louise and Amanda whose videos are listed on the Video Lesson page. I hope it will inspire others to send in their offerings for folks who find them useful learning tools.
Thanks for your offer of a visit. I am coming to the US in June for 3 clinics (2 in CA and 1 in MT). I had hoped to be able to visit Harry while he was at your place and give me a chance to catch up with you and maybe see Tom. But unfortunately that’s not possible this time around. In fact, Michele is staying home while I am in America and England because we don't have a house sitter to look after the free-loaders in the paddocks. But with any luck next year might be a different story.
I saw the photo of your new covered area on Tom's FB page. That must be brilliant to have available. I hope you and Vic are both well and enjoying the start of spring and the feel of horse hair everywhere when you brush the winter coat out of your horses.
Ross --
I am soooo enjoying your Blog! I always get something valuable to think over and apply. I am especially enjoying the video lessons.
Please pass along my gratitude to Irena for allowing us to learn from her situation. This is VERY GENEROUS of her and I would like her to know that her learning process is helping others as well. It is incredibly beneficial to be able to SEE an example. So often, all these concepts get muddled into a mush of imaginary possibilities. This gives me a frame of reference. So ... thank you to Irena and thank YOU for taking the time and effort to pluck a frame and teach.
That offer for a visit/stopover is always open and I hope you and Michele will give some thought to hanging a hard detour over this way when you make your U.S. appearance. There is a GANG here that would be glad to see you around the campfire and might spot you an ale or two, if that's of interest.
Best,
~linda, TN
(For those not in the know Linda and her husband, Vic own a beautiful ranch in Tennessee where they host Harry Whitney and other clinicians. Linda was also the editor and instigator of the newsletter for students of Harry called ‘Between The Reins.’ You can check out Linda’s ranch here.)
I'm very glad you enjoy the blog and especially the video lessons. I agree that it has been very generous of Irena to allow me to share her video - as it has been for Ben, Louise and Amanda whose videos are listed on the Video Lesson page. I hope it will inspire others to send in their offerings for folks who find them useful learning tools.
Thanks for your offer of a visit. I am coming to the US in June for 3 clinics (2 in CA and 1 in MT). I had hoped to be able to visit Harry while he was at your place and give me a chance to catch up with you and maybe see Tom. But unfortunately that’s not possible this time around. In fact, Michele is staying home while I am in America and England because we don't have a house sitter to look after the free-loaders in the paddocks. But with any luck next year might be a different story.
I saw the photo of your new covered area on Tom's FB page. That must be brilliant to have available. I hope you and Vic are both well and enjoying the start of spring and the feel of horse hair everywhere when you brush the winter coat out of your horses.
A Summer Holiday
For a short time many years ago I worked at a summer holiday resort in France taking tourists on short trail rides around the resort. This video reminds me so much of those days when people would bring their kids along for a pony ride. It was fun and I really enjoyed meeting people from countries all over Europe.
I wonder if the girl in the video will ever forgive her parents for posting it on YouTube?