It started with the dogs barking. We were up a little earlier than usual, and the dogs were doing their morning investigation of the backyard. It’s not unusual for them to bark in the morning. Living in a rural setting, our property is subject to a variety of tourists in the night – and they … More Barnyard mystery
[Having written a tribute to my mother’s mustang on the occasion of her birthday, it seems only fair to allow reciprocation. So here, on the occasion of my birthday I present an item by guest author, Rhonda Scott … my mom!] First a disclaimer: I have been in love with the idea of horses all … More The Beginning
Twenty seven years ago I did a crazy thing: I went to a Mustang adoption, adopted a yearling, moved him into our rented barn under the pretense that he belonged to a client, and on this day twenty seven years ago, I presented him to my mother as a fiftieth birthday present. Potential recipe for … More The Birthday Mustang
It’s getting ugly out there! There’s a battle raging on social media, and at the heart of it is the equestrian pursuit that I love. On the one side you have the “Dressage is horrible! I’d never do that to my horse!” On the other is the “It’s only a moment in time! And besides, … More Dressage Wars
It was a nice weekend, and it provided some shades of a return to normal. As the healing progresses, I can finally provide little bits of support around the place, helping me feel a little more useful. It also means that my horse fixes have progressed beyond a kiss on a nose or a scratch … More A little slice of normal
I previously shared video of Pedro Torres and the stallion Oxidado doing Working Equitation. Their partnership, to me, is obvious and inspiring. Recently I ran across an interview with Pedro, where he talked about his inspirations and philosophies. Within the interview was a passage that particularly resonated with me, where he explained a bit about how his partnership with Oxidado developed.
Horse Crazy Once Again 