HORSES

Understanding the nature of your horse

Sus and Aries

Ruthie and Alex

Horsing around

posted 10/14/03
Over 40 horse lovers braved the blustery weather at the San Juan County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 to learn about developing a willing and exceptional partnership with their horse. The horsemanship demonstration and workshop was offered by lifelong horsewoman Susana Kellogg (and thoroughbred partner, Drum) whose approach with horses focuses on understanding and honoring the essential nature of the horse, and communicating with horses in their own language.

For more information, visit www.freehorsefarm.com or call 378.2968

Sus and Drum

Horse lovers learn partnership potential

posted 09/30/03
PRESS RELEASE: Would you ride your horse bridleless? Could you operate a chainsaw from its back? Susana Kellogg, San Juan resident and lifelong horsewoman and trainer, and her thoroughbred Drum, demonstrated these and other examples of horse/human trust and cooperation recently at the Essential Horsemanship Demonstration and Workshop on Lopez Island. Over 30 horse enthusiasts from San Juan County and beyond gathered at Steinbruek's arena to learn what's possible when they learn how to "talk" in their horses' language.

Three of Kellogg's local students demonstrated working with their horses from the ground, challenging them with jumps, a bridge and plastic bags. These horse/human relationships showed that ordinary horses are capable of extraordinary trust and willingness to please.

Kellogg stressed the functional importance of trust and cooperation-safety for horse and rider in any situation. She selected three demonstration horses and interviewed their owners about specific problems, such as rearing, pulling back, and running away. She then worked with each horse at its level of understanding to show the owner ways to address the problem. Her approach is based on recognizing the whole self of the horse-- mind, body, and spirit-and understanding their natural ways of communicating. The rider learns to become "as good as another horse" and engage their horse in a willing partnership.

By the end of the day Kellogg had observers ready to rush home to their horses with new appreciation. She plans future workshops in San Juan County and the Puget Sound region. For information call 378-2968 or visit www.freehorsefarm.com

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