Sebastian’s Adventures
The Herbalism of Horses
When Spring arrives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire I reflect back on the well-meant advice I received from local horse people about keeping my horse pasture free from harmful plants. At the beginning of my horse journey I was grateful for this well-meaning advice about how to tackle and clear the horses’ grazing meadows of all suspicious and…..
Article can be found on page 71 and 72:
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Foals and Stallions
Buying a foal is not all that different from buying any horse, and you must rely on your instinct and every bit of knowledge you can get about the horse. But in the case of a foal you know the animal has no or…..
My article “ Your Life With You Horse” can be found on page 52 and 53
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Your Life with Your Horse Copyright © 2019 Karin Matey.
Creating a close partnership with their horse has always been a dream of many riders but not every horse owner is able to develop that special relationship with their horse. Why is this when a trusting relationship is the foundation of performance and the key to your and your…..
Self-Love
I have learned a lot from my horses. I always admire my horses for the ability to give their love freely with no expectation of reciprocation or any guilt or shame. They always seem to be tuned into their inner self listening instinctively to what the voice is telling them.
Before I had my horses, I used to think of…..
That Chance!
It was always my childhood dream to have horses. But I never dreamed that I would one day not only have horses to ride but also have them to train. What a wonderful feeling it was when finally my dream of owning my own horses came true! By then I was approaching my mid-thirties and my family and we had purchased a farm and moved to the beautiful…..
Keeping My Horses Safe
Karin Matey is the author of ‘Sebastian’s Adventures: Diary of a Champion’ and ‘My American Horse Family.’ For more information, please visit her website at www.karinmatey.com.
When I first had my horses with me on the farm, I never thought of needing to lock my barn door at night. It was clear to me one…..
A Happy Ending
Karin Matey is the author of ‘Sebastian’s Adventures: ‘Diary of a Champion’ and ‘My American Horse Family’. For more information, please visit her web site at www.karinmatey.com or contact her by email: karinmatey@outlook.com.
One Sunday morning after I finished my barn chores, I told my horses that I am off to visit a good friend of mine in another town not so far away. I…..
Keeping My Horses Sun Safe
Karin Matey is the author of ‘Sebastian’s Adventures: ‘Diary of a Champion’ and ‘My American Horse Family’. For more information, please visit her website at www.karinmatey.com.
In my last column I wrote about the importance of staying sun safe while out training and riding with your horses. Just as important is keeping…..
Effective Skin Care Tips for the Active Equestrian Rider
Finally the warmer days of spring have arrived and soon I will be able to trade my snow pants for much lighter attire. I absolutely love the feeling of wearing short sleeve shirts and lighter riding pants while training with my horses. However, with the warmer weather comes a…..
