Lovely read :) I spent a year training in Portugal and had a chance to visit Valença's place when on a horse buying trip. The centre I worked for was expanding their horse power and we tried some horses at Valença's. I remember getting on one of them and not being able to stop smiling from beginning to an end of the test ride. I have never before and never since ridden a horse that was trained to such lightness, responsiveness and felt so in-tune with a rider he never carried on his back before. I seek to develop that feel (or at least a fraction of it) in every horse I work with now. (the centre did end up purchasing him :) ) . All the best with Willa :)
In recuperating from an intense eleven day adventure, I find you, one of my most favorite writers, gifting me with your words, thoughts and own adventures.
I look forward to following Willa’s story unfold as the two of you learn about each other and life.
Lovely read :) I spent a year training in Portugal and had a chance to visit Valença's place when on a horse buying trip. The centre I worked for was expanding their horse power and we tried some horses at Valença's. I remember getting on one of them and not being able to stop smiling from beginning to an end of the test ride. I have never before and never since ridden a horse that was trained to such lightness, responsiveness and felt so in-tune with a rider he never carried on his back before. I seek to develop that feel (or at least a fraction of it) in every horse I work with now. (the centre did end up purchasing him :) ) . All the best with Willa :)
Beautifully described. Willa is lucky to have you. 💕🐴💕
Loved this reflection on your horse centred learning Katrina.
In recuperating from an intense eleven day adventure, I find you, one of my most favorite writers, gifting me with your words, thoughts and own adventures.
I look forward to following Willa’s story unfold as the two of you learn about each other and life.
Thank you
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