Howdy Folks,
This weekend I
attended the second annual Equine Wellness in Waynesburg PA. From our house
to Waynesburg it's a 350 mile drive through some of the most beautiful scenery
you could ask for. A good portion of the trip was along route 33 across the
"Eastern Continental Divide."
I stopped several times at overlooks being swept away by the beauty of
valleys and mountains. The route took me through Seneca Rocks; what a sight
they are! Of course the Dogwoods were blooming and I had to stop a few more
times to have a look at wildflowers. At one point an entire bank was covered in
Bloodroot!
Friends converged
on Friday night at Pizza Hut, fine dining indeed, and we all chatted about
things we had going on, and how excited we were to be part of the Symposium.
Saturday was jam
packed with demonstrations all about helping horses have the healthiest
happiest lives possible. From barefoot trimming, to dentistry to holistic and
homeopathic treatment and care for horses, to riding in a way that makes sense
to your horse, and a terrific Western Dressage demonstration. I demonstrated
release and relax exercises for the horse, and showed a nifty little exercise
to help horses be more in contact with their feet. There was a great talk on
trail safety ... From 8:00am to 6:30pm the arena was a very happening place! I
missed some of the excitement, though, when I was signing books at my table,
but by golly I caught most of it.
All the
presenters were top shelf and the attendees went home with lots great
information to enrich theirs and their horses' lives. For a list and contacts
of the presenters please see my blog from this Friday (4-26-13) here - http://dutchhenry.blogspot.com/2013/04/feature-friday-patti-jo-duda-and-equine.html All theses folks would be thrilled to chat
with you.
Sunday a few of
us gathered for private sessions with folks who wanted more, "Hands
On" lessons. That was a real treat for me to get to watch Patrick King
give a riding lesson. I truly enjoyed that. So did Marilu and her horse Flame.
A bunch of us hung around the barn a while just getting to know each other
better. It was an honor for me to meet all of the presenters and clinicians
there! Thank you Pattie Jo Duda for all the hard work you did to bring all this
together!
Even the ride
home was fun again. I took a different route, more highway, but it was also
very scenic and offered a few irresistible stops of different views. I ate a
late lunch at a lookout surrounded by Dogwoods and Redbuds just ablaze with
flowers, and a view that was breathless. Just over the edge I watched a pair of
Cardinals flit from branch to branch.
Got home to big
ol' hug from Ravishin' Robbie … Kessy nickered at the porch, Saturday and Zoe
bounded to the car … Then settled in, just in time for "Once Upon A
Time." … I love that show!
What a neat
weekend! Hope yours was too!
Gitty Up ~ Dutch
Henry
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