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I used to believe …
We all develop our beliefs, often based upon ‘common wisdom’. As we go through life, we have a choice – test our beliefs against our experiences, and adjust them as necessary; or stick to them no matter how facts and … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged belief v fact, changing beliefs, horse abuse, horse neglect, horse shows, Horse training
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“Do you have a man …”
I have been admittedly lax in keeping up on posts. There is little horse activity, with the wet weather we’ve had; so we decided to send the household into chaos and get the interior painted. Once the weather turns to … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged bias, explicit bias, implicit bias, sexism
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There is only one ‘must’ in riding
I’ve heard it all of my riding life, but social media seems to have brought it out in full force. I’m talking about any riding advice that begins with, “You must …” I don’t think it matters the discipline, there … Continue reading
Noble and the mud
There is one constant, every winter – Noble hates the mud. Once it reaches a certain point of sloppiness, there is nothing that will entice him to cross the ‘bog’ to reach the higher ground and grass. This has been … Continue reading
Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged horse preferences, horsekeeping, horses, Noble, personal preferences, shelter, stalls, turnout
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Do you love your horse?
It seems the ultimate sign of caring, to say that we love our horses. Yet, I watch as people who say they love their horses treat them in ways that do not reflect that sentiment. Even riders who create obvious … Continue reading
Posted in Thinking Out Loud
Tagged horse care, horse lovers, horsemanship, love, love of the horse
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Searching for a leader?
Are you in search of a leader? Have you waited your whole adult life for someone to tell you when to wake up, when to eat, and when to move? Do you long for the ‘security’ of never having to … Continue reading
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Tagged behavior, dominance, equine behavior, Horse training, horses, leadership
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When things turn bad
You have an amazing horse who consistently gives you a nice ride. You enjoy working with this horse, and he consistency excels at what you ask of him. Then, rather suddenly, things go bad. Your high performing horse begins to … Continue reading
