Meet Elvis!
I'm so excited I could spit! Two weeks ago, I ended my horse hunt for a new equine partner to bring along as my levels horse and additional equine buddy.
I finally was drawn to a horse that was located in a place very special to me in the Baraboo Bluffs, AND his sires name is "Murphy's Law"! Some of you may not know but my horse "Changing Murphy's Law" is my best buddy and my spiritual connection, so finding Elvis and having this immediate connection with him told me he was the right horse for me. After several visits, I decided to bring him home to Ron's in Cross Plains.
In working with him for about 2.5 weeks, we've been working primarily on our relationship and nothing else...boy have I been learning! I've been reviewing all of my basic horse behavior information from Mark Rashid, Parelli, and other naturals, and I'm amazed at how fast Elvis picks up the things. It's great working with a green horse who has only been taught to lead and nothing else, it's like a clean slate.
So on June 21st, Emily Kemp (trainer extraordinaire) will be at Top of The World giving lessons, and I can't wait to see what she thinks of Elvis and my progress, and what she leaves us with for homework.
This is the first ever youngster that I'm working with, and I have to say it has been a wonderful journey thus far, and I can't even imagine how great it will be one year from now. I've taken a video of us playing together so that we can take another next spring and reflect back on our journey and how far we've come.
I'll keep posting news here, so please stop by and visit from time to time, and let me know what you think! More pics and videos to come so stay tuned:)
Elvis at his old home in Baraboo
Elvis at his new Home with Anke at Top of The World! (note his shiny coat!)
Post Midwest Horse Fair News!
The Midwest Horse Fair 2010 was once again a great venue to talk with and meet equestrians from all walks of life! Although 3 days of standing on your feet was somewhat tiring, the wonderful help that I had at my booth and the great fair goers made the my tired feet but a fleeting thought!
Special thanks to my booth helpers this year, you guys were fabulous! Thanks to Tamra, Shirley, Debby and Tim for helping me make this season a wonderful success:)
Fortunately, I'll be in the same place next year, so please come back and see what's new for health and life coaching for 2011 (like I'm not going to share that with you anyway;))!
Steffan Peters stopped by my booth to visit and take a picture with me...he said he'd been waiting the entire fair for this opportunity, so how could I say no?
Steffan visiting with Anke..Isn't he the best?
Then my dear friend Asia Voight, Animal Communicator extraordinaire also stopped by briefly before one of her lecture times. If you haven't heard Asia speak, I highly recommend going because she is a fountain of insight and information!
Asia with Anke in the Natural Solutions by Anke booth
In the fall, I'll be at the Holistic Horse Fair in Brooklyn WI at The Horse First Farm. Until then, may the horse be with you, and your goals set on "ridiculously small no-fail baby steps"!
Cherrio, Anke:)
Shocking Discovery!
Griffin and our "Poozer"
Have you ever seen such a kitty in need?!? She's one very happy Poozer (name adopted from Dr Suess' "Oh The Places You Go!" as you can see by her "happy weight"!
I was thinking that Shaklee's Cinch Program would be a great option for her...Roger, can you create a Cinch Program for cats?!?!
Midwest Horse Fair!
If you’re in the Midwest, and you’re ready for spring, and you love horses, then you know that the Midwest Horse Fair is coming! MWHF for me marks the beginning of spring and the trail riding/horse camping season. Frankly, there’s nothing better than a morning or afternoon with your horse.
So I invite you to come visit me at my booth 5010 at the Midwest Horse Fair, I’ll be in the Exhibition Hall right where the lecture halls and bathrooms are, you can’t miss me!
Plus of course, healthy snacks and a great place to just stop and sit for a spell:)This year besides the “Great Coaching Giveaway” we’ll also have coaching demos, giveaways for both you and your horse, as well as folks on hand who have experienced coaching and success !first hand in the last year.
So come and visit us, you’ll be glad you did, and we’ll be happy to see you!
Cheers, Anke:)
Spring Fever
Hi Everyone,
Last Thursday, both Murphy and I had a serious case of spring fever! We went for our first real trail ride through the woods and over the fields with some gal pals from the barn.
We weren’t sure if the footing would be good, but it turned out to be exceptionally well dried for this time of year! So for 1.5 hours we were out reacquainting ourselves with Mother Nature, and frankly, it was heavenly!
Murphy was putting on his best race horse imitation by being very forward and needing to be in the lead at all times…although that didn’t happen. Just because you WANT something, doesn’t mean you’re gonna get it;)
I did not expect to be cantering because of the footing, but after we tested out several areas we all went for a wonderful canter through our upper fields until we hit the woods edge.
By the time we went through the woods, up and down several hills, with Murphy sweating like a cat at a dog show, I fully expected him to slow down his pace, but it was not to be! In fact, down the last stretch home, he picked it up a notch and we cantered ahead for a while thoroughly enjoying the view and the ride.
So if this is shades of things to come this summer with my boy, I have to say things are looking very bright!
I’ve been getting body work done for Murphy by Stefanie Reinhold a practitioner of the Masterson Method, and Murphy’s been responding very well. So much so that last week Stefanie commented that she thought his summer would be the best ever…Stefanie, can you see into the future?!?!
So here’s to the start of a glorious spring, and an even better summer. With warm weather, no bugs and great footing, who could ask for more right now?
Forward and Up!!! Anke:)