Nadja Rietdorff, our new German exchange student joins Robin Keeton and I as we ride our horses at Crescent City, CA on the ocean beach, up the dunes and in the redwoods to the music of Mary Ann Kennedy.  Music is used with the artist’s permission.

Anne has taught Maia to swim in our pond. She started by walking Maia deeper and deeper into the pond until Maia had to swim. Next she rode Maia into the pond and Maia went into the deep end and swam with Anne on her. From being a source of doubt, swimming has become their favorite thing to do on hot days!  This mare will do anything for this girl!

Anne Frankowski and Maia, our 6 year old Paso Fino mare, doing their Parelli Level 3 On-Line Audition at Mystic Paso Fino Ranch. Anne Frankowski received an email from Parelli July 26, 2013 saying that she passed her Level 3 On-Line Audition. She received Level 4 ratings for her Friendly game and Squeeze game (that amazing liberty trailer loading from 80 feet away), with 3++ ratings for her relationship and driving game. Congratulations to Anne and Maia! Music by Mary Ann Kennedy used with the permission of the artist.

Anne loads Maia in the horse trailer at liberty from 80 feet away. When asked to “load up” Maia canters to the trailer with a zeal that most would envy. What level would you give this trailer loading?

Parelli scored it a Level 4!

Anne and Maia have been working on their jumping and I caught this great photo of them flying over the barrel.

If you love the soul of a horse, then you love the things that bring them joy and the magical harmony that comes of fitting into their world. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful horses of Mystic Ranch enjoying their life.  The music of Mary Ann Kennedy, used with her permission, is a perfect accompaniment to this video.

Anne and Maia ride with the Jackson County Horseman’s Association in the 2013 Pear Blossom Parade.  It was the first time either Anne or Maia were in a parade and they handled it like Pros!  The video uses “I Wish I Had A Horse” by Mary Ann Kennedy. Music used with permission of the artist.

Horse adventures at the Pacific Ocean. Join Jackie Decker, Anne Frankowski and Katie Schuessler on a trail ride through pines and dunes, walk and ride down the beach and through the waves set to the magical music of Mary Ann Kennedy: Heart in Your Hand, Horses & Life and When You Carry Me. Music used with the permission of the artist.

Anne and Maia in their second equestrian meet, doing Grand Entry, Showmanship, In Hand Trail, Trail, Hunt Seat Equitation and Individual Flags with the Crater Equestrian Team. I am so proud of how well these two are doing.

Mystic and I did a demo for seniors from the Rogue Valley Manor on how playing with your horse at liberty and teaching him tricks can lead to the harmony of bridle-less riding. Thanks to Katie for the camera work. Hope you enjoy my Mystic son.