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Published: 2009-02-13 03:32:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 1644; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 0
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Description My sister took this photo, but I edited it. After working with Star, I ride her with no bridle, saddle, or rope. And without my hands on her mane, at this moment I am trusting her, and she trusts me, with my only communication through my seat and legs - my natural aids. This is Natural Horsemanship at its best.
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XDreamersHideawayX [2014-12-11 13:18:25 +0000 UTC]

Inspiring!

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ANNArchy92 [2011-01-15 01:41:21 +0000 UTC]

so beautiful - reminds me of a scene from the horse whisperer. all of your photos look so idyllic, must be fantastic to be surrounded by so many wonderful animals and in such a beautiful setting - you seem to be a really great rider.

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haedo In reply to ANNArchy92 [2011-02-17 23:04:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I am so lucky to live in a beautiful place with so many wonderful animals! They have taught me so much and are my passion, especially the horses. I've been riding a long time and had to teach myself bareback, before we could afford a saddle or lessons (although I still haven't got riding lessons, but I give them now) so I always tell others it's the best way to learn to ride! You learn to deal with a lot when doing everything bareback and being able to ride so many different horses is great for anyone's riding ability!
Thankyou for your comment, it is really appreciated

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Dani12292 [2010-07-03 21:44:48 +0000 UTC]

I've done this too... best experience ever!

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Shadowhawk1211 [2010-04-26 13:04:54 +0000 UTC]

really nice photo, looks like something off horse whisperer dunno if you've seen it but its a good movie to, good horse you have there

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haedo In reply to Shadowhawk1211 [2010-04-26 13:08:57 +0000 UTC]

Why thankyou

Yeah horse whisperer is one of my faves (could you possibly tell? haha)

She is a lovely horse, just had a filly foal who is turning out great so far! Exactly like her mum in looks and attitude

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Shadowhawk1211 In reply to haedo [2010-04-26 13:15:00 +0000 UTC]

any time, lol actually i couldnt guess, however i would definetly say that the man from snowy river is

lol thats always good news then knew a horse in the Territory, in the yards she was fine, take her outside.... She'd kill you called her Pig cause thats all she ever did

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haedo In reply to Shadowhawk1211 [2010-04-26 13:22:21 +0000 UTC]

haha yup you got it in one! Man From Snowy River is one that I can watch over and over in one day and never get bored!

Haha I've known a few of those horses... had a few nasty accidents with them too

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Shadowhawk1211 In reply to haedo [2010-04-26 13:28:55 +0000 UTC]

hahaha yea im like that, own the first one and can just watch it all the time, though people dont like watching it with me cause i can almost quote the whole movie

yeah never saw this horse ridden, thankfully

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haedo In reply to Shadowhawk1211 [2010-04-26 13:35:24 +0000 UTC]

haha yeah I have both the movies, can pretty much quote both, plus I used to be able to quote the poem... haven't tried in a while though!

I just don't understand people who have never seen it. I make them watch it straight away.

In fact I even made a facebook group dedicated to the man from snowy river because it's so awesome

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Shadowhawk1211 In reply to haedo [2010-04-26 13:37:31 +0000 UTC]

ahhh the peom *thinks for a long time* ii have fond memories about that poem i heard it read when at the snowy river ranges and it was bout the most awesomest thing ever, and i know right made a friend watch it straight away when i learnt that they hadnt. can almost remember the whole poem too. also whats the face book group called... im joining

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haedo In reply to Shadowhawk1211 [2010-04-26 13:42:04 +0000 UTC]

oh wow that would be awesome listening to it up in the snowys... the group's called "The Man From Snowy River Apreciation Society"
There's now a fan page which is bigger, but I've got photos and video and such on mine, so it's totally waaay better!
Anyway I'm the admin so feel free to add me while you're at it

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Shadowhawk1211 In reply to haedo [2010-04-26 13:44:01 +0000 UTC]

ahahaha you read my mind was going to add you anyway and sure thing ill search for it and be added in about 2 mins or so and i found the fan page but thats just about the movie not the poem as well seams most people only know of the movie

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ladypoof [2009-11-06 00:07:26 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, I do this often with my Arab. It feels so good to trust your horse so completely as this, doesn't it?

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haedo In reply to ladypoof [2009-11-20 00:58:19 +0000 UTC]

yeah it's wonderful to have that kind of trust with horses, or any animal for that matter!

actually this mare is due to give birth to her first foal next week so we're all very excited! It's by a buckskin quarter horse x aussie stock horse stallion, so we have a chance of a pally or buckskin which would be awesome

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ladypoof In reply to haedo [2009-11-20 01:03:46 +0000 UTC]

aw how wonderful the foal should turn out wonderful!
Will you take pictures?

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GigaMeow [2009-04-10 21:35:22 +0000 UTC]

very beautiful photo and the whole idea of natural horsemanship :] you both look so free...

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summertimeblues [2009-02-22 22:33:02 +0000 UTC]

Amazing. Both the photo and your work, I tip my hat to you :]

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haedo In reply to summertimeblues [2009-02-26 01:20:35 +0000 UTC]

aww thanks
I love that I have this photo... I think it truly represents me

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