Dobush Farm: Blue Moon Rising

LOGAN Turn Key Jumper for Sale

Great 3' hunter. Ready for a devoted rider. Logan is well schooled, and now a happy horse. If you are looking for a competition horse, Logan is ready for the ring.

Liza in training and now For Sale

If you are looking for a competition jumping horse, than look no further. This appendix of course is athletic, but is also a real looker. Her work ethic and sweet disposition will win your heart.

Bill for sale

Bill is a 6 year old, 16.2 hh Standardbred Gelding. Bill is a great all around horse. He has had lots of ring work, clinics, and trail rides. He does have a big movement which is not for everyone, including his owner. Bill is listed at $3600.

Training Methodology

I like a well rounded horse with a good sense of themselves. A horse with a lot of positive experiences has a good head on their shoulders. I don't believe in skipping steps or rushing horses, they all learn at different speeds.

Young Horses

Exposing horses to many situations helps them accept lifes ordeals. These obstacles are also useful to adult horses that are nervous or just don't pay attention to you. Don't let a young horse sit idle, teach him something.

Dales Ponys @ Briar Hill Farm

My friend Harriet introduced me to the Dale Pony Breed last winter. The Dale is a horse in a ponies body. They are a solid size with-out feeling drafty. Many of the English farmers spent more waking hours with their ponies than their families. This led to breeding for temperment as well as a good work horse.

Need Excavation?

Tom McLean is the man to hire. He has done many riding rings for different disciplines. He also has artistic flare to not just produce a riding ring, but to have your ring complement the natural surroundings. Call Tom for your next excavation needs (802)875-3845

Sites of Interest

CANTER: Thoroughbred Adoption
View ex-racehorses ready for adoption through CANTER ~ Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorse. Feel like donating to a great cause? Consider it good Kharma toward the darker side of the horse industry. Sponsor or adopt an exrace horse looking for a new job.
Green Mountain Horse Association
Take a look at one of Vermonts best Horse Organizations. Support a great facility and become a member!
Andy Ware Farrier Extraordinaire
Andy Ware has been my farrier for about seven years. He started his journey toward being a farrier by apprenticing at age 19. His formal training followed at Tuscon School of Horseshoeing in 1995. After moving back to the east coast, Andy continued his education with the Garden State Farriers Association. Then he began shoeing full time for the United States Driving Team farrier. From Maine to Florida, Andy shod some of the highest level driving horses in the world. In 2000 Andy and his wife Rachel moved to Vermont. He now covers Southern Vermont, New Hampshire and Mass. If you are in need of a great farrier for your performance horse you can call Andy at (802) 463-2018
All That Glitters
My friend Rebekah and I used to "craft" together through out college. Once we graduated, she took her hobby to the next level. Check out her cool stuff. I am lucky enough to be the one who gets this great stuff as gifts!
Top of the Hill Farm
All you need to know about the Baskir Curly breed. Even if you aren't curious about the breed, the web site is full of great pictures and interesting information about horses and farm life in Vermont.
Making a Difference through Therapeutic Horses
Equus Therapeutic Riding at Oak Hollow farm in Williamtown MA
Everything Horses
A friendly web site that has classifieds for horses and all the essentials that go with them.
National Public Radio
I'll admit it, I am a npr junkie.
My Local Veterinarian
Roger D Osinchuk D.V.M is the local horse and bovine vet for the Springfield and Chester area. He specializes in horse reproduction and has a breeding facility to handle mares and stallions. Go to this link for directions and more about Cross Border Equine.
I am not one to adjust to change easily.
I have always felt that people treat hoof care simular to our political views, either very right wing, "we've been doing the shoe thing for hundreds of years with no problem, let it be", Or, very left wing, "horses run naked, let them be" . I have always felt I found myself in the middle and now I found my commom ground. The easy care company not only gives my horse a great traction alternative, but is also not nessesarily permantent, but is worth all the rigorous tests.
Equine Now - Horses for Sale
Equine Now Horses for Sale
Welcome to Briar Hill Farm
Marcy Briar is one of the few breeders of the Dale Pony. If you are not familar with the breed, then go to her site. A versatile, large pony with a great work ethic is what you get. These ponies not only succeed in driving, but also make for a comfortable ride.

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VERDA

V.E.R.D.A. I had the honor this summer of having a 30 mile competetive trail ride go right past my house. I had a watering trough for the horses and gave juice to the riders. I hope they do this route again, I had so much fun.

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March 18, 2009

Blue Moon Rising

BlueMoon graduated today, he officially pulled the cart! While most of my initial work with Blue was ground work, I had a good idea he would make a good driving horse. He accepted everything so well I even wondered if he had already done it. Since I didn't know for sure, I made sure I didn't skip any steps in his re-training.

Today was the day, the planets were alined at my farm. The weather was good, Jan was home to give me a hand,all the equipment was in working order. More pictures can be seen in Blues photo album to the right.

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Accomplishments

A short look into some of the horses who have gone far, either from back yards to show rings, or from a totally different type of discipline and crossing over into a new one.

Savage Farm

Sensible Horse Training moves to Savage Farm in Chester Vermont for the winter months.

Fitness Solutions

Stop complaining about your horse being heavy on the forehand when you ride like a sack of potatoes! Even if you are a competetive rider, you need to train out of the saddle to be your best. Ride better and feel better by working out. Building your confidence starts with equiping your body with muscles and flexibility. Do your horse a favor and call Jan Obdrzalek to get started. (802) 885-5814

2009 Rates and benefits.

Here are some benefits that come along with my modest farm, besides all of the great animals!

"Doc" Watson

Doc is the newest addition to Dobush Farm. He is a Cleveland Bay X Appendix Cross. Doc has big boots to fill. I want him to drive like Zenon, and event like Noodle. It is fun have a young one on the farm again.

Teaching your horse to drive

Two to twenty, driving a horse is great excersise and good for the mind.

Noodle my Keystone.

Farm 09

All of the projects I have been dreaming about doing I can finally get to. Its that short window between snow and overabundant growth. This is the time to fix stone walls, turn compost, trim trees and clean up after a long winter.

Sue Rogers-ADVANCED DRIVING

Sue Rogers competes with Noble Gesture successfully at the Advanced single pony level at combined driving events from as far North as Bromont, Canada to the Southern parts of the US at The Laurels in Pennsylvania. She is long listed with the United States Equestrian Team. Sue is available for lessons and clinics, and coaching.

Blue Moon in Training & now Sold

Follow along as Blue Moon is being retrained. Some of the steps might be useful for you and your horse. Maybe your horses training is like swiss cheese. Winter is a great time to re-evaluate and hone in on your horses weeknesses to improve them. This album will progress as Blue Moons training does.

Brianna summer 08

Only recently in my career have I began giving lessons to children. What used to make me nervous, now gives me great satisfaction. Children are sponges for information. Riding is only a tiny portion of the lesson, horsemanship and responsibility are major.

2007 Zenon

Zenon is a very versatile horse. Unfortunately I have no pictures of him pulling in our firewood. I am usually by myself and a camera is the last thing on my mind. Here are some candid pictures of Zenon.

True Meadow Farm

Meadow is owned by June and George Truesdale of True Meadow Farm. I started "Meadow" under saddle for them this past fall. Then this March I got to really put some time into her and polish her up.

Around the Farm

Animals at the farm

Some edible and all petable animals of the farm

Grace

Grace is a Standardbred pacer from off the track. She is owned by a fellow horsewoman. Knowing this womans great repore with horses, I am honored she asked me to help in Graces development.

Foster Horse in need of Adoption

The Lights are On is a 10 year old, 16 hand high Ex-racehorse. Aka " LAO, has had ample time to adjust to his new lifestyle off the track. He is bold going out by himself, and great with other horses too. LAO has been trail ridden, done some work over fences and is traffic safe. LAO has many great qualities and a few benign ones left over from track life. If you are interested in The Lights are On, please contact, www.canterusa.org.

Pumpkin, was here for elementry training

Pumpkin is here to get many miles on him.

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