Skye, Elaine's dog, born 11th March 2008. The best dog in the world.
Olivia
Olivia, fondly known as Olive by everyone at the yard. No horse too big, no pony too small. If she had a brain she'd be dangerous, but don't worry, we're safe for now! Shown here riding her mare, Crunchie Mac Donnell.
Maybe not.
Missy
Missy and Gina at the West Kerry Agricultural Show, Summer 2009.
We didn't want any more ponies, but once the guy had got her out of the horse box,we knew we couldn't let her go back in again. That was in the spring 2009, and in August she became Gina's own pony, making them the happiest little couple you're ever likely to meet. Introducing Missy, the pony who fell on her feet and showed everyone what a difference can be made.
Missy on Gina's birthday, all wrapped up with a bow.
Missy when she came to us, Spring 2009.
Meg
Meg is our 16.2hh Irish sports horse mare. Born 1995 and at the yard since 2000, she has been doing the job a few years now, and knows how to go about it. A great horse on the beach and a lady on the mountain, she doesn't want to be in front, but pretty close to it will do her fine.
Fuchsia
Fuchsia is our 14.3hh roan mare, born 1989 and at the yard since 1993. What she lacks in size she makes up for in stamina. Our longest standing trekking horse, and lead horse for many years, she certainly knows her own mind. There is very little point arguing with Fushia, but when she has been doing the job a lot longer than any of us who would want to. The first horse I ever rode on the beach back in 2000. She was a handfull then, and not a lot has changed. God bless Fuchsia.
Blasket
Blasket is a 15.3hh bay mare, born 1996, Irish sporthorse. The perfect horse for a nervous beginner on the mountain, she is sure-footed and easy. On the beach is another story however, as she is one of the fastest and keenest, a ride for a confident strong rider who wants to know the meaning of speed.
Dingle Horse Riding Goes Bitless.
After trying a couple of our horses in bitless bridles, we have become increasingly convinced of their merits and benefits in all riding disciplines. Over the spring as we warm up for the summer season we have therefore been converting many of horses to being ridden bitless, and have so far had great results from all of them. Both the forward going and the steadier horses seem happier, on the beach, on the mountain or in the school. So why not come and try it out for yourself?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
