I’ve written before of my ongoing challenge with young Mr. Noble. When he first arrived, and the age of six months, he was already a big strong fellow – and not what I would consider halter broke. Oh, if you were strong enough, you could muscle him in the right direction (as his prior handler … More Bratty, with a twist
I work in the public sector – a place where “civil servants” are well known for arriving exactly at their start time, taking an immediate coffee break, working their day, and staying not a minute past their eight hours. Though I don’t fit that mold, my job has typically adhered more or less to a forty hour … More Scratches in the dark
Should horses be kept as pets? This is a question I’ve pondered for many years. At times, my own horses have been relegated to the role of “pet” – when I no longer had the time or motivation to ride. Truth be told, at the moment they aren’t much more than that – though I … More Horses as pets?
I’m still here, and still horse crazy … though feeling more of the “crazy” part recently. Work has taken over my life, as I wait for the HR department to finally get my staff vacancies posted. What’s left of me after a day at work, has been going to the horses. I’ve realized that they, … More A Moral Tale
Nash is a tough character to figure out. He greets us when we approach the barn, and he seems very interested in getting your attention. Turned loose, he’ll follow us as often as not. But, approach his stall and attempt to pet him and it’s the old coy treatment. “No carrot? No pets!” his expression seems to … More App-aloof-sa
I used to love winter. Admittedly, I’ve never lived anywhere with snow to shovel, or ice to break in water troughs daily. Winter for me has always been gray days, fog and rain. Spending my early childhood in the region around Seattle, this was winter and I loved it even well into adulthood. Of course, that was when … More Fighting Winter blahs
Horse Crazy Once Again 