JULY already

Hello All,
I have been on the teaching trail the last 7-8 weeks.
The time has flown by.
It is good to get around the country and see what people are really doing wth their horses.
I was a presenter at the International Equestrian Science Conference at Sydney Centennial Parklands(old Sydney Showground).
It was great to see the suppport from overseas guests, and the other presenters were,Steve Jefferies of TV and Film work fame.
Georgia Bruce, Para-olympian and Clicker training expert.
Andrew Mclean Horse Behaviour Scientist and former competitor with Brett Parbury and Warwick Mclean as demo riders.
I took Dale, the very white clydesdale arab cross.
Dale found the atmosphere electric but he was able to show off his jumping skills in a bridle and a halter, I stood up on his back at the halt(not practiced at the canter yet)and we showed how to train the liverpools(water trays) and spooky fences which are part of jumper skills requirement.
Is is always very inspirational to attend these sorts of talk fests with a bunch of horse people because you come home with some fresh ideas.
The main approach to training was small steps and reward the smallest try,with a clicker or release of the pressure, or both.
I am sure if you are interested in looking up the texts and talks from this event it will be available soon. I will find out the details and post it!!
Back to having fun working my horses.
Colleen