The power of influence
February 27, 2017
A recent exchange with young liberals over a New York Times article (inspiration for my last post) got me contemplating influence, and the one sure killer of influence – aggression.
Category: Thinking Out Loud
General musings on the horse and the industry
Voices of Reason Needed
February 19, 2017
It is becoming increasingly difficult to be a reasonable person in this modern era. If you are not shouting from an extreme position, you are somehow not to be heard. If you are not on my side, then I must shout you down. Whether social media is driving this, or just our society’s evolution, the … More Voices of Reason Needed
Rain, rain … go away!
February 8, 2017
If you didn’t already know, California has been in a years long drought – 5-6 years, depending upon the source. For at least the past couple of winters, we were promised wet systems that would break our drought. None materialized. So, you can imagine my skepticism when some were making that same promise this year. … More Rain, rain … go away!
The Madness Continues!
January 27, 2017
I once made the mistake of buying a piece of equipment from the website of a world renowned “Natural” Horsemanship ‘guru’. I say mistake because once they have your information, they won’t stop trying to convert you. I choose not to use the man’s name because my intent is not to start a war with … More The Madness Continues!
A moment in time
September 5, 2016
Today’s post is by a guest author – Rhonda Scott, my mother. Enjoy. There has been a lot of chatter recently, throughout social media, regarding what is or isn’t Classical Dressage. All of the shouting brought back a single memory that I cherish to this day. I am a non-competitive rider, seventy seven years of … More A moment in time
Off Topic: A Big Moment
July 28, 2016
I will apologize up front for going off-topic for this post; but this blog is my one platform, and I cannot let this week pass without expressing my thoughts. This week marks the first time in U.S. history that a major party has nominated a woman for the presidency. I have heard many young women … More Off Topic: A Big Moment
Horse Crazy Once Again 