When the water is freezing!

When the water freezes!
Don’t we all have days like this?

You already know it when you wake up in the morning.

The first thing you do is hit your little toe in the headboard.

When you then go to the stable and notice that the water hose is frozen, even though you have done your best to empty it, even though you have put a blanket over it.

Then you go up and check the water tubs and of course the horses have kicked one apart, to kick holes in the ice, although you have done that and removed the ice before you went to bed.

I have moved to Hungary, just to have less winter (which I also have) but of course, there will be days like this / nights, with frost and misery.

Just can not understand how I endured for several months in Sweden in this way!

How do you do then?

How do you go about not wanting the horses where the pepper grows and not just ignoring everything?

For my own part, I try to think positively, even if it is very difficult in that particular situation. I try to remember something that I can laugh at and try to laugh at myself, what I probably look like in other people’s eyes.

I also tell myself that I do not have to, but I choose to do what I do and usually I can be in a slightly better mood.

It’s a waste of time to be angry and grumpy and if you look long enough, you can always find something you can be grateful for 🙂

How is time for you?

Are you in a hurry in the stable or are you taking your time?

For my own part, I think that adult life means a lot of “musts”. The stable must be clean, the horses taken care of, the home must be clean, supper, etc.

A while ago I came to myself and thought about how you felt as a child.

You had all the time in the world for the horse, you could spend hours grooming or just sitting in the pasture and watching them.

In recent years, I have come back to it more, give it time, do some useless things and feel much better.

We have the horses because we feel good when we hang out with them, so do it and let go of these “musts”

What does the brain tells you?

What does your brain tell you when you are going to saddle the horse?

I hope he’s in a good mood and not throwing me off today? Should I lung before sitting up? It’s just a little walking and trotting, I’m not ready for a gallop?

Or does it say: Geez what fun it will be, I just long? Think now can we start training a little on the new exercise? Ohhh just have to ride out a turn in the woods, it’s such nice weather?

There is a big difference in what the brain can tell you how to feel. It is actually possible to teach the brain to be positive and with that you get a much better feeling and also a much better and more fun riding. Would you like to change your mindset and get a better ride?

Order a free call at anneaxell.com/appointment then I can help you make a plan to improve your thoughts, your riding, your life 🙂

Happy New year!

How can we ensure that 2022 will be a fantastic year?

You can not do that 100%, but you can do a lot to prepare and get the best out of it! Plan and go according to your wishes, aim for the stars, then you reach the moon, but if you do not aim at all, the chance of nothing being done is great.

It does not matter if your goals are big or small, but if you work towards them, you can steer yourself towards ending up right.

Take an hour and think about what you want your life to look like in 2022 and think about whether you can make it happen.

If you have plans for your horse life, I will be happy to help you get your wishes fulfilled, just order a free call at www.anneaxell.com/appointment
I wish you a fantastic 2022 and hope to see you, if nothing else in the group!

Feel free to tell us about your expectations! If you tell about it, there is a greater chance that it will become a reality!
Thank you for a rewarding year 2021 to all my customers and members!

If you have any wishes about the group, the courses or anything else, do not hesitate to let me know! I’m here to help 🙂
Wishing you a fantastic 2022!

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How are your plans?

How are your plans for 2022?

We all have plans and expectations for the new year as it approaches. How has it been before? Have you kept your promises to yourself, or does it flow out when “life comes in between”?

It is not difficult to have expectations when you are healthy, have a job, the weather is ok and that the horse is also healthy, but what if it were the opposite? It is not a question of what will happen, but WHEN it will happen.

Life is structured in such a way that there is as much bad as good and just as you think that now it starts to roll on, something happens. The good times of life are about, how to handle the difficult situation and positive thinking can do a lot.

Let us all keep the positive spirit in the group and where we can spread joy. I experienced for myself that I was happy about all the Merry Christmas greetings when I was sick and I am sure it helped me recover much faster.

The horses are wonderful, so hug your horse when you have cleared snow and mocked and thawed the frozen water and remember that it is your friend, even in difficult times.Just a few thoughts from me, now that the new year is approaching.

I have high expectations for 2022 and the power of thought is not wrong. I believe in the future and as long as you carry the hope within you, you can feel satisfied. I will do my best to help as many as I can and keep a positive spirit.

Christmas greetings from Anne

Confidence!

I have been with horses all my life, but I have not always been riding.

After I had a couple of kids and being trown off some horses, I had a long period in my life where I didnt ride.

I couldnt believe that I was scared. Me-who used to ride all the crasy horses nobody else would ride, and I was embarresed. I used to telling myself that I didnt have the time and there was so much else to do, so I didnt have the time to ride.

I was cheating myself and I wasnt even aware that I was doing it.

Then I came to a point where I had a foal that I would never sell, and I told myself that I couldnt keep him, if I didnt use him for riding. Then my my journey began.

It took me a long time , but today I am riding without fear and enjoy every minute.

Today I know that there is so many in my situation, so I have dedicated my life to help scary riders.

I have courses and workshops and most of all I have a 60 minutes free call, where I can help you to clarify where you are going with your horse.

So please dont hesitate to book a call with me on anneaxell.com/appointment We all need somebody to talk with when we are stock so you are very welcome. Hope I get a chans to talk with you:)

Balance!

How do you best train your balance?

To be able to sit properly on the horse requires a certain balance.

It can be innate but you can also train it just like everything else.

Good training is of course to ride a lot without a saddle, but you can also sit on a big ball and practice sitting when you lift your feet.

One thing I practiced a lot when I was young was to carry a book on my head. It’s a bit fun and you can compete to see who can go the furthest and keep the book on your head. I got so far that I could lie down and get up again without losing the book. Try it! It also helps your posture, as you have to walk straight to be able to perform the exercise.

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The young horse.

How does my young horse gain confidence in me?
After all, your relationship with your horse is based on trust. It takes a long time, and it is very easy to spoil.

Confidence comes from being willing to learn to read your horse, being willing to wait for the horse and let its personality grow.

You also have to be consistent.

This does not mean that you should be harsh, but you should use the same signals every time, so the horse knows what you mean.

If the horse has learned right from the beginning, you will benefit from it all its life.

Check a lot on the herd how they learn from each other and respect the leaders. You never get perfect when it comes to horses and that is the great charm 🙂

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Tics!

Today I want to talk about tick diseases.

People are starting to pay more attention to this, but a few years ago it was virtually unknown.

I have to say that in fact it is still underestimated what it can do to a horse.

The symptoms are diffuse, it can become lame, lethargic, have colic-like behavior and much more. Therefore, I always suggest people who have a horse that is sick in one way or another, to take a blood sample. It is done quickly and it does not cost much to get done. If it is not a tick disease, then you can see much else on blood tests.

I have had a couple of horses that have had ehrlichia and if you have discovered it in time, it is fairly easy to cure. I will tell you about it in a live tomorrow in the group. You are welcome to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836768577129245
Have you experienced any horse that has had ehrlichia or anaplasma as it is called as well?