A Facebook friend shared an interesting online magazine about bits and bit fitting. This was following a conversation around a very old style bit (pictured at right), and whether it was appropriate or not. All of this got me to thinking about my own experience with bits, and how finding the right bit for the … More Making a happy mouth
We were in line at the grocery store, next to be checked out. It is Thanksgiving Day in the United States, and the store was filled with shoppers picking up last minute ingredients for their feasts. Most were not in a good mood. Yet, as the cashier turned to our items, and we approached the … More Gratitude
Since late September, life has passed by in a blur. Several trips for work have taken time away from my non-work life – the horses in particular. Ailments and injuries have further limited equine-based activities. Head buried in work most of the time, I feel as though I looked down on October 1st, and when … More October, I hardly knew you!
Not long ago I had lunch with a friend and colleague. He is someone who has never had animals in his life, save for a brief stint with a dog who ended up being passed on to another family member. He is interested in bringing another dog into their household, so we spent a fair … More Playing God
When I was in college, I enrolled in an Architecture studio class. I’d fallen in love with the buildings and structures we’d studied in my many Art History classes, and I thought that perhaps architecture would be for me. I struggled with the structure of the class, but did enjoy the final project – design … More Artists and Architects
If you do not keep horses at home, you might never have experienced your horses trying to “help” with repairs and chores. Curious by nature, horses are likely to insert themselves into any activity in their vicinity. I’ve had heads over my shoulder as I secured a loose board with my trusty drill driver. We’ve … More When horses try to help
Horse Crazy Once Again 