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Post by Laura Domenica on Oct 17, 2007 12:57:23 GMT
I would just like to let everyone know about my newly launched website www.connectedhorsemanship.com. For the last year, since I returned to Ireland, I have been working, one on one, by word of mouth and I am now taking the business a step further. I would love to hear your views on the website. If you have anything you would like to discuss around the subject of natural horsemanship please do not hesitate to contact me. I am based in Dublin but will travel. Laura |
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Post by El on Oct 17, 2007 13:49:43 GMT
Hello, Its a small world!  I live 9 doors away from you in Dublin! El. |
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Post by El on Oct 17, 2007 13:50:57 GMT
BTW - I see you do some problem solving.. have a look at our problem solving section and if you've any good ideas etc feel free to add them.  Lovely pics on your website. Do you have any of your L3 horses here? |
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Post by Gillian on Oct 17, 2007 14:31:03 GMT
Hi Laura,
I believe that you are doing a clinic in Kilronan this month.
The girls up there were saying that your demo a few weeks ago was very good (unfortunatly I didn't make it).
Will you be doing other clinics?
I just ride up in Kilronan, I don't own a horse. Do you think the clinic would be suitable for me.
I was not sure because I would not have a horse to practise on in between sessions.
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Post by laura domenica on Oct 17, 2007 21:19:35 GMT
Hello El, Small world indeed, nine doors away from each other! We saw a horse box up a side road a few months ago and wondered if it belonged to anyone nearby? What kind of horse do you have and where do you keep it? Sadly I no longer have either of the levels horses. I sold Kyra my Dutch warm blood when we went from Holland to the US and then had to sell my wonderful quarter horse Lexus when we left the states and came back to Europe. When we came to Ireland I bought a three year old Friesian who developed hock problems two weeks after I bought her and despite being rested for a year is still not quite right. For the moment I am concentrating on teaching but one day I hope the right horse will come along. I will certainly have a look at the problem section, and if I feel I can add anything useful I will. BTW - I see you do some problem solving.. have a look at our problem solving section and if you've any good ideas etc feel free to add them. Lovely pics on your website. Do you have any of your L3 horses here? |
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Post by lauradomenica on Oct 17, 2007 23:35:09 GMT
Hello Gillian, So good to hear from you. Delighted to hear there was positive feedback. The best possible time to find out about this stuff is before you have a horse. I meet people on courses who have made the decision not to buy a horse until they know more, they are wise. I for one had a lot of stuff to unlearn. i wish someone had been out there teaching this stuff when i started years ago. I am sure if you are really interested (which i reckon you are) you will find a way to work with a horse. The course in Kilronnan is about the basics..an understanding of prey/ predator psychology, of how the horse thinks and feels, how he communicates with other horses and with us, how he learns, what motivates him. It deals with our use of body and energy awareness and how we can use our body language so it is more horse friendly. It also touches on the most important thing of all and that is our "authenticity" this is what really makes the horse feel at ease. It deals with the basic skills on the ground emphasising an awareness of feel and timing. Would be delighted to see you there. You will in no way be out of place because you do not have your own horse. Hi Laura, I believe that you are doing a clinic in Kilronan this month. The girls up there were saying that your demo a few weeks ago was very good (unfortunately I didn't make it). Will you be doing other clinics? I just ride up in Kilronan, I don't own a horse. Do you think the clinic would be suitable for me. I was not sure because I would not have a horse to practice on in between sessions. |
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Post by Elaine on Oct 18, 2007 7:50:22 GMT
No wasn't me, I'm the one with the blue muck spattered car with boots in the front and a rosette on the mirror MY L2 horse is a Australian dude called Spook, who sadly still lives out in Australia.  We've a retired mare & pony at home, and then Dads big hunter who even with the best aerobic practise in the world I'd never be able to jump on bareback  so after I returned from Oz in Feb this year I went off to Kilkenny and bought myself a 15h 5yo horse who has badly barely broken, disliked people a lot, didnt like to be touched anywhere, couldnt be caught, couldnt put headcollar on, the usual stuff irishnhsociety.proboards41.com/index.cgi?board=creativearts&action=display&thread=1191338837I worked on a few things over the last six months, restarted him, and here he is now. We worked on a few things, including the catching issue, and while I'm quite biased, I think he's lovely ;D  He's nearly L1 now, so hopefully next year we get most of L2 done, then its on to L3 with a bit of luck. He a super little horse, has so much potential its amazing  is very sensitive, quick, and clever and makes me a better trainer everytime I spend time with him. He wasn't easy, but I couldn't have bought a better teacher. What kind of horse woudl you be looking for, theoritically? |
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Post by laura domenica on Oct 18, 2007 14:05:11 GMT
Hi,
I am a bit confused, am i talking to the girl who set up this website? It's a very cool website by the way and so so needed in this country. Well done. Thankyou so much for making this service available to us.
I thought you lived in Tipp?
Your horses are gorgeous, I really like the new one , he looks kinda cheeky and very bright.
Oh I.m not really looking for a horse right now. i spent three months at it last year and still bought the wrong horse. Until i sell my Friesian i have no money to buy another.
BUT I guess if I were to find the right horse she would be a natural good mover, 100%sound, not too big movement, around 15.3 -16.2.
not lazy by nature, sensitive, preferably brave.
I want the sensitivity of a mare but with the play drive some geldings have, not asking for a lot am I?
I would prefer a young horse as i don't really want to be in the undo situation yet again.
laura
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Post by Elaine on Oct 18, 2007 15:01:54 GMT
Yes, I'm Elaine I'm from Tipp but work in Dublin, but horses are in Tipp. If you are looking for a nice youngster Dave who comes on here too has a yard near Rush and has some beautiful horses out there, he starts them naturally and does a brilliant job. He had a lovely young horse called Orieo, about 16h there a few weeks back who he started, and after a week was out hacking, and just for fun put him over a small fence one evening, and ended up with Orieo jumping 80cm as cool as a cucumber, and was just a pleasure to be around, sensitive, brave etc but I think he's sold  But might be worth keeping an eye on his website, you never know |
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Post by lauradomenica on Oct 18, 2007 19:17:15 GMT
I met Dave a few months ago when i was looking for a horse and we have kept in touch. He's a real cool guy. He was the first seller of horses that i felt i would like to do business with but it was not the right time for me. We also had a really long talk about horsemanship and i think he expected me to disagree with everything he said. In fact we agreed on almost everything
but i think initially he thought i was a tree hugger for horses!
I was with him last night and he showed me the horses he had at the moment. He told me the story about Orieo.
I couldn't see Orieo very well as it was very dark and he had a rug on, he was a nice size. I have a thing about heads though and he did not have a head that suggested sensitivity, bravery perhaps though. He obviously impressed you.
I guess finding the right horse is not going to be easy for me. In a sense i wish i knew less, and had less expectations, they are dangerous things. I've also worked with a couple of really super horses so its hard and people here don't like to give you them on trial. i guess my best bet is to buy privately. As you say something will turn up.
laura
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Post by ecklandshorses on Oct 19, 2007 6:17:50 GMT
Hi Laura
Had a look at your website and it looks great. Best of luck with the venture.
;)Orio is a sensitive soul so I wont tell him what you said about him. Maybe you should come and see him in full day light.
Cheers and best of Luck
DaveK
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Post by Elaine on Oct 19, 2007 7:59:09 GMT
lol!! Poor Orieo, I can vouch that he has a perfect head. Have you done many of the Parelli exams Laura? |
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Post by laura domenica on Oct 19, 2007 14:21:09 GMT
Sorry Dave,
I didn't mean to be rude about your horse. Forgive me. I'll not come right now cos i don't want to fall for a horse. i need to be focused on what I'm doing.
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Post by ecklandshorses on Oct 20, 2007 18:03:39 GMT
Hey Laura :DJust pulling your leg, everyone has different opinions about horses and I sure dont expect everyone to love all of mine. Elaine worked with Orio while he was still unstarted so perhaps like me she also has a soft spot for him Cheers DaveK Sorry Dave, I didn't mean to be rude about your horse. Forgive me. I'll not come right now cos i don't want to fall for a horse. i need to be focused on what I'm doing. |
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Post by lauradomenica on Oct 20, 2007 19:09:02 GMT
So glad about that. i felt bad about saying it. i know full well you should never judge anything too quick. Enjoyed our chat a lot the other night.
laura
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Post by monflat on Oct 20, 2007 19:41:32 GMT
Congrats on your new website, Hope everything goes well for you What are your opions on Barefoot Laura? there is a thread on the gereral board not gettin many responses Klaus F has strong opinions on it so i have heard but i dont know much about it really. So i thought you might know more ! Any views thanks !! |
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