We often talk about a “sweet spot”, or a “no spank” or “no pressure” zone in horse training. Today I wanted to talk a little bit more about this idea…
MichaelaAugust 26, 2018
Put your Seven Games to the test by incorporating them into this flowing pattern! The "Sideways Dance" is a great way to build connection, test your horse's yields and most…
MichaelaApril 19, 2018
Below you will find a video that shows one of my go-to patterns. The Falling Leaf Pattern is one I encourage my students to build as a rote skill. This…
MichaelaApril 2, 2018
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
There are only 2 spaces left on this year's Costa Rica Horse Trek! This will be my 2nd year partnering with Sabanero Horse Ventures to bring Natural Horsemanship to…
MichaelaDecember 13, 2017
For today, let me tell you about three super star babies who have turned into "real horses"!
MichaelaJuly 25, 2016
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