Without any fanfare, my young Noble turned two on Friday. I had big plans for this birthday – I was going to get a birthday hat and take some silly photos; I’d pose his handsome geeky self for some glamor shots; make him a “cake” like I did spur of the moment last year … … More Noble turns two
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For anyone who might think they shouldn’t ride horses anymore.. this is beautiful: I Hung up my Bridle Today Yesterday, for the first time, I was too tired to ride Yesterday, for the first time, I was afraid I would be hurt if I was thrown Yesterday, for the…
For some reason, while we worked with our two spotted boys today, I began to think about all the Appaloosas that I’ve known. From the horse I took my first riding lessons on (a tubby leopard who terrified me with my first runaway) to the cranky old fellow I rode this morning, Appaloosas have been … More Appaloosas
It has been a rough week. I’ve been sick for most of it – just the common cold, but when you live with asthma you take it seriously. Even nine days from the onset, I’m still trying to get my lungs clear. It makes even the simplest activities exhausting. It was particularly frustrating, because I … More Horse Breathing
A year has passed since I started this blog. At the time, I was one year into a determined attempt to reconnect with my horses and riding. That first year was plagued with illness, injuries and ill fated decisions. With little actual riding happening, I turned to the sport I once loved, Dressage, to at least … More My Paper Anniversary
I have been a bit absent. Every spare moment from work, or bit of energy left at the end of a day, I have been trying to give to the horses. Things are feeling good on that front, but I will spare the details for fear of jinxing it (I have just a touch of … More What a punk!
Horse Crazy Once Again 