It is not by accident that every modern sitcom surrounding family life makes jokes about kids who are sweet one minute, and acting like a brat the next. I have known many a parent who will remark how much they love their teenager, but will follow it with “But sometimes …” This aspect of adolescence is, … More Ah, capricious youth!
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
A few things have bothered me lately. Not major things, just little things. Coffee comes into the arena every day just a little bit ‘not right’. Tally seems to have just a little extra ‘wiggle’ in one hock. And then there’s the mystery of Nash’s hyper-reactiveness. The first two, possibly just my imagination; the last one … More A visit from the vet
I have been absent for a while. To be honest, I’ve been in a bit of a funk. Sad events in the world at large, and continued incidents of abuse in the horse world, have left little freedom in my brain for bright thoughts. As usual, the horses have provided the bright moments – but … More Horses teach us
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
Horse Crazy Once Again 