Horse Archives - Chesna Klimek

Pippin and Endo the Blind Coloring Pages!

Written by Chesna on July 19, 2016 · 1 Comment

My talented, supportive friend Emily Dieleman, a Haflinger fan/rider and artist of Striking Chestnut Studio, created two fantastic coloring pages of Pippin and Endo the Blind for BreyerFest! We will have free printed copies of the coloring pages available at the WE United booth Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24 […]

The Late, Great Arron: A Haflinger for the Ages

Written by Chesna on January 19, 2016 · 7 Comments

Above: Arron, age 32. His last summer at Nayborly Farms. Yesterday, our accomplished friend Arron was put down after a short bout with colic. Arron would have celebrated his 33rd Birthday this April. So, in honor of all this little horse was, I want to share with you about Arron and all […]

All My Pretty Ponies [Photos]

Written by Chesna on September 10, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Growing up I was a horse dreamer… My family didn’t live on a farm and they didn’t know anything about horses, but that never stopped me from dreaming about having horses of my own someday. Now as an adult, thanks to the support of many people as well as hard […]

How to Get the Most Out of Riding in a Clinic

Written by Chesna on January 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Riding your horse in a clinic taught by a skilled instructor can be a fantastic way to get new ideas, better understand your horse, and advance your riding skills. Below are some suggestions for getting the most out of your clinic experience. Study beforehand. If possible, audit a clinic with the instructor […]

To the Beach! Joey’s First Trip to the Ocean

Written by Chesna on September 17, 2014 · 4 Comments

“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.” – Christopher Reeve Sun, sand, surf, and horses! The recipe for a perfect Saturday afternoon. This past weekend Kelsy and I took Huxley and Joey to Ocean City, WA for a […]

Pippin’s a Haflinger with Hops

Written by Chesna on September 1, 2014 · Leave a Comment

“Chase Me Charlie” as they call it England is one of my favorite games to play with horses. To play, a few horses and riders take turns trying to jump a fence higher and higher without knocking it down. Whoever jumps the highest wins. Our barn friends Kelsy and Huxley […]

Joey in Pictures: My ‘Paint that Ain’t’

Written by Chesna on August 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment

The long days of late summer provide the perfect conditions for horse baths and photoshots. Joey is my 16.2 hand, 4 year old uncolored American Paint Horse gelding and three-day eventing prospect. Joey was bred in Oregon by Treasure Valley Paints out of the mare Arts Magic Dance and by […]

8 Myths About Horseback Riding Helmets

Written by Chesna on July 12, 2014 · 7 Comments

I wear a riding helmet when I ride. And I think it’s important that other people do too. In recognition of International Helmet Awareness Day, I want to address some of the common myths I hear about horseback riding helmets: Only horses with behavioral problems are dangerous. Guess what: ALL horses […]

That One Time I Barrel Raced in an English Saddle

Written by Chesna on June 25, 2014 · Leave a Comment

A few years ago a local equestrian facility hosted a Western gaming show. Three friends and I took our “English” horses and signed up. I didn’t have a Western saddle to fit my Thoroughbred, Sewickley, so I put on his dressage saddle with a Western breast collar and away we […]

Photoshoot with Pippin, a Haflinger Heartthrob

Written by Chesna on May 28, 2014 · 1 Comment

One of the great privileges of being around horses is getting to meet other people who are also passionate about animals. This month our friend Donna, a holistic veterinarian, introduced us to the artist and animal-lover, Dee Dee Murry. Together they joined us for a fun and educational afternoon at Nayborly […]