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Post by emmaandstar on Oct 23, 2008 11:40:02 GMT 1
I hadn't noticed this bit for making introductions, duh!
I'm Emma, an artist living on a smallholding with dogs, chickens, ducks, bunnies, and OH (not sure what category he fits in, lol!) Proud owner of one very hairy mare who will shortly be moving up to our newly constructed 'High Chapparal' along with her pals; two donkeys and a completely mad Shetland! ;D
Always dreamt of having a horse when I was young but never even got to sit on one. But decided it's now or never and learnt to ride, spent ages doing 'work experience' to learn how to look after horses and took the plunge.
Coming from a dog training background (I have two working German Shepherds) I was amazed that it's acceptable to use fear and pain in horse training which is what lead me to try and find a better way of doing things and how I discovered Kelly and Monty's work. I have to say I have been quite appalled at how some people think it's acceptable to treat horses. I am glad to have found the IHDG with a group of caring people, who are committed to a better way of doing things.
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dawnsandy
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Post by dawnsandy on Oct 23, 2008 12:13:33 GMT 1
What a lovely introduction, you sound a lovely lady along with your menagerie so all i can say is welcome to the DG. Glad you found monty & kelly as well, yippee another convert so just spread the word.
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debutante
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Post by debutante on Oct 23, 2008 21:45:06 GMT 1
Hello and welcome , just to let you know we have one main rule here and that is we love seeing pics of your animals pretty please!! hope you find out lots of great information on here, sounds like the ideal in a small holding with animals!!
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Post by emmaandstar on Oct 24, 2008 11:25:17 GMT 1
Thank you both! I did put a picture of me and Star in the perfect confidence bit.
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Post by Zuzan on Oct 24, 2008 11:38:50 GMT 1
Sounds like you have a lovely set up.. welcome and enjoy
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Post by DebbieR on Oct 24, 2008 12:14:46 GMT 1
Welcome to the board. Soooo envious of you having your own smallholding & having your neds at home! ;D
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