by Rachel Windchaser | Jul 11, 2016 | Barefoot, Bonding, Diesel's Diary, foals, Medicine Hat
On the 28th of June we received a very special delivery. Finally it was time for Dakota Wildfire aka Diesel aka Schniesel to join us at Windchaser Ranch. I believe strongly that the babies should remain with their Dam for as long as possible, there is no better...
by Rachel Windchaser | Oct 6, 2015 | Alternative fuel, Barefoot, Equipment, fertiliser, Poop Bricks
Autumn is here and the days are getting shorter and although a long way off yet, there is something special about lighting a fire on a winters night. I have been giving a lot of thought into alternative fuel not only for the obvious environmental implications but also...
by Rachel Windchaser | Sep 19, 2015 | Barefoot, foals, movies, Natural trim, Paddock paradise, wild horses
I have just spent an amazing 3 days at Spanish Mustangs UK. The main reason for my visit was to meet Dakota Wildfire aka Diesel, a 4 month old medicine hat Spanish Mustang colt and Charlie’s son. As a stallion Charlie was a bit full on to say the least, but due...
by Rachel Windchaser | Aug 29, 2015 | Barefoot, Natural trim, Paddock paradise, wild horses
Charlie has just had his Natural Barefoot trim by the amazing Daniele Corsi his Aanhcp professional, our conversation has prompted me to write a more detailed post about my decision to remain barefoot. I often ask myself, and others, why we do certain things to our...
by Rachel Windchaser | Aug 19, 2015 | Barefoot, Feeding time, movies, Paddock paradise, wild horses
Charlie is an outdoor kind of guy. He lives out in all weathers and is not confined to a stable for more than the time it takes to de-mud him for work under saddle. From my first pony at 3 years old, I have never had a horse that was “boxed”. It is not just my belief...
by Rachel Windchaser | Aug 10, 2015 | Barefoot, Donkeys, movies, Rides, Trail Riding
“Horses make a landscape look beautiful.” ― Alice Walker Today was a MASSIVE day for Charlie and me. It was our first excursion with a group of other horses away from the comfort of the yard and it’s surrounding land. All our previous ventures have been close by...
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