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Trailer Safety!

Posted on April 9, 2013

We just wrapped up a Course One Clinic in Victoria, BC.  What a great group of people and horses we had in this course!   One of the topics we talked about this weekend was trailer safety and trailer loading. … Continue reading →

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Moving Your Horse’s Shoulders

Easily moving a horse’s shoulders is one of the most common things people struggle with. I want my horses to be really free and supple to move their shoulders, both on the ground and while riding. They might be sticky … Continue reading →

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Geo Lesson 2: Ponying to Lead Better

Geo is a 6 year old warmblood I purchased in December.  If you haven’t already, Check out “Geo Lesson 1: Desensitizing the Hind Legs“ In the beginning, Geo would really drag along when being led.  I ponied him next to … Continue reading →

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“Cut! That’s wrap!” Filming wraps up in Florida!

Posted on February 27, 2013

Jonathan and George Morris just finished up two busy days of filming at Ashland Farms in Wellington Florida!  Here is a preview of what they’ve been up to. Jonathan and George have come together to produce an educational dvd about Jumping and … Continue reading →

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Day 2 in Florida with George Morris!

Posted on February 24, 2013

Jonathan had another fantastic day with George Morris and he is excited to share his experience! Today he was able to settle in and really soak up being a student. “Learning and visiting with George about horses is always a … Continue reading →

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Day One in Florida with George Morris!

Posted on February 23, 2013

Jonathan has reported that his first day in Florida was a big one! After a very late arrival last night at 3:30am, he was up bright and early to watch his friend and mentor George Morris ride some horses.   … Continue reading →

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Lessons with Geo, Part 1: Desensitizing the Hind Legs

Jonathan recently purchased a 6 year old Warmblood gelding who he hopes will become one of his stars as well as his jumping horse! Geo arrived at the Field Horsemanship Center in Abbotsford BC, just after Christmas. Jonathan has high … Continue reading →

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2012 Year in Photos

Posted on December 22, 2012

Wow!  What a year it has been!  Here is a photographic journey through 2012. We’ve got another Great Year Planned for 2013 – Don’t forget to Subscribe to the blog to hear the news as it happens!

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A Day at the Ranch

Posted on August 28, 2012

    Last Sunday we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of The Virtue Foundation’s “A Day at the Ranch”, put on by my good friend Danny Virtue.     Established by Danny Virtue in 2002, The Virtue Foundation is a not … Continue reading →

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Spring Camps!

Posted on July 11, 2012

The first round of camps at the James Creek Ranch were a huge hit! With students trailering in from Alberta and all over British Columbia, it was great once everyone arrived and settled in. Both the Course 2 and Course … Continue reading →

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