Deidre Sharp
I am Deidre. I am a story teller, horse and human teacher and founder of a non-profit horse rescue and sanctuary in Saunderstown, RI called Horse Play. My life is full of adventures! I grew up between Virginia and St. Croix in the Virgin Islands. I have always had horses in my life but I've also been a ballet dancer and a yacht captain. Now, living on land, my focus is on horses - keeping them naturally, educating folks on horse care and humane training, helping unwanted, neglected and abused horses and animal cruelty. I also grow herbs, flowers and compost the horse manure with worms, which we sell to help support the rescue. I am Native American and believe all life is sacred. And less seriously, I love rock-n-roll, still sail when I get the time and dance often. Peace all ways.
Latest Articles
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Encouraging Trust and Respect
A horse who comes up to you, eagerly putting his head in his halter, ready for anything - this is the horse most of us want.
May 31, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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Barefoot Horses
Most horses don't need shoes to be healthy and to have healthy feet.
May 31, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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Natural Hoof Trimming
The wild horse trim, natural hoof trimming, natural hoof care and barefoot trimming are all terms used to describe horses kept without shoes.
May 31, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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Exercises to Build Trust and Respect
Here are two lessons which will help build trust and respect, enhancing your relationship with your horse.
May 30, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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Horse Sense
A horse's senses are extremely acute, affecting how a horse thinks and acts. As prey animals, their senses are tuned toward detecting predators.
May 30, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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All Herds Need a Leader
Humans have evolved as predators. Horses are prey animals. It is important to understand this in order to have a meaningful relationship with our horse.
May 29, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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Understanding Evolutionary Horsemanship
Evolutionary Horsemanship is a way of working with horses that considers the whole horse. This includes behavior, health (physical, mental and emotional) and environment.
May 29, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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Feeding Your Horse Like a Horse
Horses are grazing animals who need to move and eat constantly. Their natural food is forage like grass or hay. Most horses can exist happily and healthily on hay alone.
May 27, 2009
- Deidre Sharp
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