Sweet Moments at the Strawberry Festival with Annie Sue & Cricket

Written By Alexandra Mackenzie Doan

It was such a sweet festival this year—the girls were absolute angels. The parade was a little intense for Miss Cricket at first, but once we made it to the church she settled right in. The girls got “strawberries” painted on them and were showered with love and grooming from friends big and small.

Annie, of course, took it all in stride. This was her 18th Strawberry Festival and nothing fazes her anymore—she even managed to sneak in a little midday nap while kids and adults brushed her (heheee). Cricket, being newer to the festival scene, was a bit nervous during the parade, but she’s learning fast and winning hearts along the way.

The church put on such a fun event, and I loved sharing the girls with everyone and watching the joy they brought. From strawberry tattoos to endless pets and hugs, it was truly a lovely day.

Until next year—thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a special festival! 🍓❤️🐴

Alexandra Mackenzie Doan

Positively Reinforcing good horse and dog behavior

Moose Ridge Farm is located in Lincolnville, Maine just 15 minutes from the coast. A small Dressage Barn where ground work and under saddle work come together to create deeper understanding between horse and rider through clicker training. The horses are able to move around 24/7 in paddocks adjoining their stalls and in the fields. There is a lovely sunny indoor arena, heated tack room and warm water in the wash stall. Horses are given hay 4x day and stalls are fluffy. Alexandra has been clicker training horses for 23 years - her personal horses, her boarders and her riding students. She loves putting the puzzle pieces of animal behavior and training of equines and canines together, not only worki.n with the animals but also coaching the humans. Dog classes, though new to the farm, are not new to her. She grew up with dogs and cats, has raised 3 dogs the past 25 years and is a true animal lover. Positive Reinforcement training is fun and encourages kind, clear communication within boundaries.

https://www.mooseridgefarm.com
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