First, let me start by saying that I love Appaloosas. They have been a part of my life for over forty years. Anything I say below is said with love and amusement. Second, I fully acknowledge that horses are all individuals, with their own personalities. That said, there is something about training an Appaloosa that … More Training an Appaloosa
Sunday was Noble’s birthday. I would have made a cake, but quite frankly, the boy is the pickiest eater in the barn! Anything not within his normal diet range is met with complete suspicion, and rarely even given so much as a taste. That is, of course, unless it is one of our trees or … More Noble turns three
It has been an emotional roller coaster for two weeks – I hate roller coasters of any kind! Tremendous recognition at work was followed by a serious set back to the project I’ve been shepherding for over a year. Lovely moments with the horses were coupled with facing some tough decisions. Plans for the future that brought … More needs a title …
I was having a conversation with one of my team leads yesterday. Have you ever had one of those moments when something someone says really strikes a chord? One of those moments when you think “Wow! Someone else feels the way I do!” It may be something you’d thought, but never heard someone else put … More A warm glow …
There is safety in numbers, so they tell us. When you are in battle, or attempting to evade predators, that can certainly be true. But, more than safety in numbers (and perhaps as a byproduct of it), there is comfort in numbers. Having a team now staffed at work certainly has made my workday much … More Venturing out alone
It was a hot July evening. We were heading to the barn for my lesson, and I was excited. Andrew Jackson was now living at the stable where I rode, and there was a good chance I’d be riding him on this night. Andrew was a tall rawboned chestnut Thoroughbred, of the sort you don’t … More Full circle
Horse Crazy Once Again 