Words do not describe how proud I am after last weekend's dressage show at Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center! For this competition I took Soulman (a Right Brain Extrovert horse who…
MichaelaFebruary 2, 2019
A few weeks ago, Tessa and her horse Casper trailered from the Santa Cruz area to come into training for her winter break between semesters. Tessa’s goal is English pleasure,…
MichaelaJanuary 8, 2018
Since August, something has been 'in the works,' and I am excited to finally share the good news: My beloved horse, Quest, has started his next chapter with a beautiful…
MichaelaNovember 15, 2017
I was recently asked by to write an article for Parelli Natural Horsemanship's Blog on showing, and how to keep it fun and positive for both the horse and human.…
MichaelaMarch 4, 2017
I have been having so much fun with Lana! If I could assign her a Valhalla team award it would be "most improved player". She has come such a long…
MichaelaApril 24, 2016
Hello!It has been too long since I sent updates on the "babies" here at Valhalla Farm, so forgive me for the gap! The lull in cyberspace is not a reflection…
MichaelaApril 11, 2016
DAY 20: Lana has had five days off...We started back in the round pen and revisited her hindquarter and forequarter yields, as well as her ability to transition between gaits…
MichaelaMarch 6, 2016
Once we picked up the trot he began to blow out immediately and was more connected to the pattern. This is day 3! His halts where dead on in the…
MichaelaFebruary 15, 2016
DAY 11: Today I decided to test our relationship by doing our saddling in the outdoor arena. This was an event to say the least! She would neither tolerate nor…
MichaelaFebruary 3, 2016