Posted on October 26, 2008
You must always be patient when training your horse. There will be moments when you must resort to punishment if there is obstinate resistance, however, when it is necessary, the rider must remain calm and firm. D’Endrody reminds us to smile or whistle prior to taking any disciplinary action to ensure that there is no anger in his mood. By simple means, he can very successfully control and check himself, and thus endow his measures with real educational value, which after all , it is the purpose of the punishment. You will then be justly rewarded with a happy horse who understands what you are asking him to do.
Posted on October 15, 2008
Bugatti awaits his cue to act in the film “Taking Woodstock” directed by Ang Lee. Bugatti was cast as a police horse who has to maneuver among hundreds of cars and motorcycles in a traffic jam of hippies in transit to the famous Woodstock concert in 1969. It is a testament to the character and kindness of this horse that he calmly walked among the protesters, cars, hippies and camera crew on location at the set in East Chatham, New York. It is even more amazing when you realize his pilot was an extra who could not ride at all, and was able to appear to be riding under my instruction.
Posted on September 26, 2008
9 year old imported Hannovarian gelding, 17 hands, a stunning horse, beautiful mover,easy to ride, a kind and generous personality, jumps around a hunter course in style, first level dressage, he loves to hack cross country, this horse has the potential to do more in every discipline, come try him and see for yourself what a lovely horse this is. Contact cari@cariswanson.com
Posted on September 18, 2008
Beautiful mover, kind gentleman, easy to ride, elastic gaits, super jumper, hacks, jumps anything, great in company or alone, this horse is looking for a new partner to win many Championships with, he is priced very reasonably to a good home, owner sadly must sell, come try him and see for yourself what a lovely horse he is.
Posted on September 18, 2008
Ang Lee discussing the scene with RJ in his new movie “Taking Woodstock”. The film is being shot on location in New York at several different farms around Albany. RJ is in the final scene of the film after the concert is over. The organizer Michael Lang, portrayed by Jonathan Groff, gallops off after surveying the damage to Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel New York.
RJ was a pro, hitting his mark for every take. He had incredible patience with everyone on set, clowning around in between shots. The character of Elliot is played by Demitri Martin, a natural comedian who played very well against RJ. A very long day, but in the end a successful day on set.
Posted on August 11, 2008
Summertime at Windrock Farm, the kids have a blast driving the golf cart, playing baseball, riding the ponies, and playing assorted other games with each other. The weather has been perfect with an occasional summer storm blowing through to cool the air. Wyatt takes the wheel to give is friends a tour of the farm.
Posted on August 11, 2008
The Millbrook Horse Trials took place last weekend where Joa rode Kestrel in the Junior Novice Division to finish 13th. Following her progress over the weekend was her entourage of her fans from Windrock Farm with the Comet, Cupid, Dash and Freja.
Posted on August 9, 2008
Joa Sigsbee jumping Kestrel at the recent Horse Trials at Fitches Corner in Millbrook, New York. The weekend was beautiful with the largest turnout in the 15 years of the event. Kestrel was a star galloping across country on a beautiful day.
Posted on July 27, 2008
Midas Touch, 8 year old QH/ Friesan gelding is an unusual find, he is a very kind, a true gentleman, elastic supple gaits, naturally balanced, jumps anything, hacks cross country in company or alone, loves water, owner sadly must sell immediately, so he is priced reasonably to a good home.
Posted on July 21, 2008
Talented QH/Friesan cross, beautiful mover, will excel in Eventing or Jumpers, loves to hack cross country, sound, excellent ground manners, very easy to ride, must sell to a good home, price more than reasonable to a lucky person
