It has been an emotional roller coaster for two weeks – I hate roller coasters of any kind! Tremendous recognition at work was followed by a serious set back to the project I’ve been shepherding for over a year. Lovely moments with the horses were coupled with facing some tough decisions. Plans for the future that brought … More needs a title …
I was having a conversation with one of my team leads yesterday. Have you ever had one of those moments when something someone says really strikes a chord? One of those moments when you think “Wow! Someone else feels the way I do!” It may be something you’d thought, but never heard someone else put … More A warm glow …
There is safety in numbers, so they tell us. When you are in battle, or attempting to evade predators, that can certainly be true. But, more than safety in numbers (and perhaps as a byproduct of it), there is comfort in numbers. Having a team now staffed at work certainly has made my workday much … More Venturing out alone
It was a hot July evening. We were heading to the barn for my lesson, and I was excited. Andrew Jackson was now living at the stable where I rode, and there was a good chance I’d be riding him on this night. Andrew was a tall rawboned chestnut Thoroughbred, of the sort you don’t … More Full circle
From the beginning, I’ve chatted to my horses. Put it down to a lonely kid finding friendship in a different species – but talking to my horses has always come naturally. When I began showing, I quickly learned that verbal encouragement was not acceptable (I had a few -2 marks in my Dressage tests along the … More Is silence golden?
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.
Horse Crazy Once Again 