The horses provide perspective
May 24, 2016
While I’ve been pining to be back in the saddle, the horses decided it was time to remind me that the journey can be amazing, even from the ground. The stars, this time, were Tally and Nash.
Category: My Journey
My kingdom for a horse!
May 20, 2016
Here I sit, the keeper of five horses, and my biggest wish is for another one! Feel free to send a “WTF?” in my direction. On some levels, it’s certainly a crazy idea – but on another level, I cannot think of another answer to my conundrum.
A Week of Firsts
May 16, 2016
Some firsts are big – first date, first kiss, first job, first car, and (of course) first horse. Other firsts are small and personal – not seeming like much to an outside observer, but providing a glowing feeling to the person involved. This week provided several of those very small firsts, marking personal victories and … More A Week of Firsts
Noble’s Little Game
May 5, 2016
Noble has found a way to put amusement into the dull morning routine – though I daresay that my mother finds it slightly less amusing than does my chestnut juvenile delinquent!
“It can’t hurt, and it might help!”
April 21, 2016
My veterinarian, an accomplished horsewoman in her own right, is a very pragmatic person. She always opts for the simplest answer, especially if it minimizes cost for the owner and suffering for the horse. If a problem can be resolved through time, simple measures, or basic ingredients, why pay for expensive and extensive diagnostics? Most things … More “It can’t hurt, and it might help!”
Whose horse is that?
April 17, 2016
I worked with a lovely horse today. She was a large bay mare with soft eyes and a relaxed manner. She moved around me deftly, always keeping an ear turned in my direction, watching my movements and waiting for the next cue. It was a pleasure to watch her shifting balance as I asked for transitions or … More Whose horse is that?
Horse Crazy Once Again 