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#PositiveReinforcementHorseTraining for equestrians. Pro rider, trainer or amateur, our Priority to Positive® approach will guide you to success at riding a happy, willing #sporthorse🐴 Discover our R+ workshops. Santa Fe NM USA www.vianovatraining.com
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New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Skylark (pinto mare with an active family lifestyle): I resolve to make Ana give up that Outlook calendar and go full analog so she stops double-booking our lesson times with my turnout! Ana! Not again!” #equestrian #dressage #equestrianBSKY
a pinto mare in a jumper saddle peers closely over the shoulder of a human writing on a whiteboard schedule. Rider in helmet, boots, blue shirt and blue breeches.
January 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Taos, Heidi and Grover: “We, the Members of the Board, vow to be less judgmental in 2026. But guys, …did you SEE the grooming job on that one?” #equestrian #dressage #equestrianBSKY
Three dogs—a spotted cattle dog, an elderly golden retriever, and a gray and white terrier—sit on chairs at a table with a bulletin board behind them. They all look at the camera with serious, disapproving expressions. a golden retriever looks back with major side eye from watching three pinto, bay and chestnut horses in an indoor arena.
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Snoopy and Woody (ageless glam minis): “We vow never to use one of those cheap Groupon deals for a day spa glow up again.” #equestrian #dressage #equestrianBSKY
two pathetically naked miniature horses stand with their handlers against a backdrop of bare ground and juniper trees. a black and white mini looks at the camera in dismay at their wild stand up static mane and forelock. crossties with black rubber balls attached to halter a pinto mini horse peers from under a crazy fluffy forelock at a human handing them a treat
January 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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New Year’s Resolutions Around the Barn, 2026 edition: Eeyore (miniature burro of advanced age and wisdom) does not hold out any hope for 2026, but considering how 2025 went, they’ve already made an appointment with their therapist. #equestrian #horse #resolutions
Gray burro with sad airplane ears looks mournfully through his rough forelock at a blond woman in a black jacket who is kneeling at his eye level. She appears to be taking a deep concern and interest in his troubles.
January 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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It’s that time again! For the 3rd, 4th, wait-what-year-is-it-again? presenting NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AROUND THE BARN. Stay tuned to this channel! As you can see, the horses have opinions about 2026. #equestrian
In a large indoor arena, a human in blue shirt, black vest and black beanie waves their left hand at 3 bay horses, each with a different goofy expression. Two horses have their tongues out, one is lifting their muzzle and upper lip in flemen. They all look silly and disgusted when asked their thoughts about the new year ahead.
December 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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And a Merry Christmas boop to all!
a bay horse with a long black forelock wears a red and white santa hat while booping the camera close up
December 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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I was searching our dropbox photos for something Christmasy and found this one of our training pavilion decorated a few years ago. The AI popped in out of nowhere, claiming it knew the answer to “What caused the fire in the Pavilion?” …
a stone fireplace with a crackling fire burning inside, two stockings hung on the wood mantle, a stuffed Santa doll in the middle. A Navajo rug in orange, red, greens and golds hangs above the fireplace. Two deep, cozy window seats on either side. Some deep brown chairs and a little bit of Christmas tree on the right. Very warm holiday scene.
December 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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And not bad riding either!
#sporthorse
December 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for those who harvest our food and feed us (and our horses!) They are what makes Thanksgiving dinner possible. We cherish them.
ufw.bsky.social United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · Nov 26
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.

Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Night shift security at work

#catswithjobs
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Thanksgiving means new friends at the table! Mac (big guy), Tango and their herd of grazing #goats are joining us for the holiday weed buffet. The goats promised to bring manure, but they won’t clean up. Mac (bass) and Tango (tenor) will bark as entertainment. #greatpyrenees #maremma #newmexico #lgd
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Excited to say that my article on horse names in China's ancient postal system has been published with Early China! 🐎✉️🌿 Meet Skittish Fish, Calm at the Carriage, and, my personal fave, Cinnamon Stick, at the link below:
#animalhistory
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November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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showjumpers showing up
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Road Trip! We’re headed to Temecula for Carl Hester dressage clinic this weekend. The team was scheduled to fly but ATC delays horrendous. So the intrepid crew has decided to drive it, 12 hours, what’s that? Nothing stops #equestrian #eqsky #eqbsky from going to see horses!
2 young women in front seat, 3 in the backseat, all laughing for selfie. Driver has sunglasses on. Top of Golden Retriever’s head visible in the middle of front seat.
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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My horse made poor decisions today, so his auntie Skyla made this adjustment to his photo. Yes, those are porcupine quills. 18 of them. He's fine. Hopefully he makes better decisions in the future.
A photo of a bay horse's face, showing that he has 18 porcupine quills stuck in his muzzle. A dialogue box has been popped up next to his face that says "if not friend, why friend shaped?"
October 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Just thinking back to our visit to New Zealand for the International Society for Equestrian Science (ISES) conference in 2024. What a trip! We made a special detour to meet Geoffry the Conquerer, world famous miniature #horse and his mini #donkey pal. Baby kiwis!
miniature roan horse in halter with his muzzle resting on a wooden table. He’s looking longingly at a place of cookies. there’s a small-medium golden dog sitting next to him, and a human’s bare leg up to the knee in the photo the roan mini seems blase with his fans, 5 women under a big blue sky, standing on green grass. Tucked under the left hand of the woman on the far right you can just see a miniature donkey stealing a pet; two women giggle over a baby kiwi that the woman on the left in blue top is holding. The woman on the right is looking down at the baby kiwi and squealing in delight. big blue sky with sun and reflections over a blue harbor in the distance, tucked among green hills with New Zealand bush vegetation in the foreground
October 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Another stunning blue sky day on the estate. Meet HRH Princess Snowdrop of Piperstown 😍 Happy horses (70 of them) soaking up the glorious weather. Enjoy!

#sporthorses #eqbsky #ireland
May 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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And now this hind leg! #gypsyvanner #drumhorse #equestrianbsky #sporthorse sorta kinda
October 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Heavy horses have been brought to Tooting Common to help prepare the ground for a rewilding project. Unlike tractors, deploying horses does not compact the soil, making this a more sustainable method. #rewilding #heavyhorses #drafthorse #sustainability
Tooting Common: Heavy horses prepare ground for flowers
Heavy horses are helping rewild Tooting Common by preparing soil for 33 native wildflower species.
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October 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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This is Jade. She just met the biggest dogs she's ever seen. But quickly learned they have the biggest hearts too. 13/10 for all (TT: catimtins.pscal)
September 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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When even the horse can enjoy competition. Smiles all around at USDF Regionals! More to come from our R+ team Orlando, Vicki (rider) and Gilly(coach). #dressage #equestrian #eqbsky #eqsky
September 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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“I know I am not alone in my unending desire to learn more, see more and experience more with my horses…we constantly evolve in both our understanding of horses as well as our approach to them”

So if you want to learn more and evolve, we can teach you! HOW TO CHANGE IS NOT A MYSTERY. #equestrian
September 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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“What we found is a much more nuanced picture - bridle type interacts with rider skill, horse training, and even the horse’s head position during performance. It’s not just about the tack, but how it’s used and the rider using it.”

Yeah, it’s the training.

#sporthorse #equestrian #eqsky #eqbksy
aberuni.bsky.social Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · Sep 3
The type of bridle worn by a horse in dressage competitions is not the only factor affecting their stress levels, a new study has revealed.

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#dressage #bridles #snaffle
September 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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well dang
August 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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All our workshops have been great, but this one was a truly memorable gathering of people interested in #positivereinforcement training for #horses. From the academic world Prof Paul McGreevy and Nat Waran; dressage judge Dolly Hannon; liberty riders Alizee Froment and Jesse Drent + more! 1/
group photo of 19 people taken in a covered arena. 7 people are kneeling in front, the rest standing. The footing is shredded yoga mats. the walls are wood and stucco. Via Nova logo with white silhouette of person feeding horse in right lower corner
June 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM