Comments on: The Horses Have Landed

By: Kimberly Nadwairski

Kimberly Nadwairski — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:54:24 +0000

Joe and Kathleen- congrats on the new digs! I just finished your book, and it is my humble opinion that it is your best work! I saw Benji as a kid, and for sure, it stayed with me. But being a horse lover since age 3 and interested in a more natural way of keeping horses, and working with them, as well as TRYING to SPREAD THE WORD, I found your book to be an excellent way to get someone thinking! Not only that, but the resources in the back ofthe book are wonderful and I’m happy to say, I have already been to most of what you reccomended there, and can’t wait to go visit the sites and get the dvd’s and books that are new to me. I was going to let the other 3 people at our private barn borrow your book to try and get them a little more “swayed” toward naturalism, but I’m going to give them the book for Christmas instead, because I won’t lend my copy out! It PAINS me to not be in full control of my gelding’s living conditions…but we’re getting there! He’s been barefoot and happy for 3 years now, and I did that on pure instinct! I’ve always hated blankets, again -instinct, and I no longer can set foot in any “show barn”! It’s like visiting a prison or mental ward. Too sad! Then the research I started to do yielded some support…and now a full on movement has begun!!! FINALLY!!! I trim my horse’s feet. It wasn’t hard to learn and it’s not hard to do. I’m working on 24/7 turn out with a lean-too set up and I can hardly wait!! (it’s not my farm, so I’m limited in what I can make happen and how fast) Anyway, thank you so much for your work, your dedication to the horses needs and wants, and your open mindedness, as well as your dedication to sahre the knowledge in such a nice book!!!!
Kim in CT.

By: Barbara Pachuta

Barbara Pachuta — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:43:05 +0000

I understand the happiness that Tennessee can bring. I live in NJ and own two horses. My brother and sister-in-law own two farms. one in NJ and one in Tennessee. My two horses lived on the farm in NJ until a few years ago when I took a trip to Tennessee. I fell in love with the property. He has a 40 acre lot in Sparta, TN that looks like your property and has a 24-7 365 days a year stream that runs through his property. So needless to say, our horses eat and drink for free and have constant water. There are only a couple of months out of the year that we need to supply hay, otherwise it is green pastures. I am happy that the move went well and I hope to be able to visit some day. Bell Buckle is not too far from Sparta. Stay well and can’t wait to hear how you are doing.
Barb

By: Robynne Catheron

Robynne Catheron — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:32:53 +0000

Love the update, and the pics. Looks like heaven!
Best wishes to the muddy menagerie, and God bless you all.
Robynne
Virginia Beach

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:40:38 +0000

Been keeping you in my thoughts as the days went by, glad to hear the move is complete. I’m sure the horses will enjoy their new environment. Keep the bulletins coming I love hearing your progress. Sorry you have to be split up for a while but it will be worth it—it’s a wonderful thing for all.

By: Ronni

Ronni — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:11:27 +0000

I’m glad to hear everyone arrived safely and to see that they’re enjoying the new place. Can’t wait to see the videos. Congrats on your wonderful decision to move, I hope it’s everything you dream of (once it dries out of course!).

By: Cindy Sprinkle

Cindy Sprinkle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:40:24 +0000

So glad you ALL made it safely. Looks like all of your Big animal kids are very happy with their new place. Hope it stops raining there soon for all of your sakes. Thank you again for keeping us all informed with the updates.
Love, Cindy Sprinkle

By: Jeff Kearns

Jeff Kearns — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:52:12 +0000

Will you be creating a paddock based on principles of Jaime Jackson at new place? I would love to follow your planning and development on your blog.

By: Kendall

Kendall — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:42:02 +0000

Glad to see you guys all settled in well! Hope you enjoy the new place!

By: Linda Greenwald

Linda Greenwald — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:16:27 +0000

Congratulations on your new, beautiful home :)

By: Pam Rangel

Pam Rangel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:55:12 +0000

Congrats on the successful move!! I love the pictures. North Texas has experienced “unusual” weather, too. The pasture horses all look the same color – MUD! It appears that your herd is adapting well. Best of luck in the coming days to get settled in and into a routine. Thanks for keeping us posted on all of the wonderful life-changing events.