It has been just over two years since I brought a broken Tally home from the trainer. It has been two years of recovery from wounds both physical and mental, rather than two years of advancement. Under saddle we are only at the stage of a baby just started for the first time … exactly where … More In praise of Tally
Just a quick update on Nash. Wednesday was the trip to the veterinary ophthalmologist. The last time that Nash left home it was to get a definitive diagnosis on his pelvic fracture, two years ago. On that visit, he was a bit of a handful – prancing around as if he were a stallion looking … More The eye has it
This has been one of those weeks when it’s tough to have an equine family. Aside from the drama at work sapping my energy, we’ve been surrounded by wildfires – not close enough to be threatening, but numerous and close enough to be a sobering reminder of what can happen. No one ever wants fire, … More Rough week to be a horse “mom”!
“Barefoot go’s very nicely with, bitless bridles, treeless saddles and natural horsemanship! A natural market ripe for clever con men to pick!” Horsemanship – nothing natural about it post on Facebook The passage above was part of a recent “rant” on Facebook that I happened to catch. The entire point of the post was that … More Horse-based Religion
Nash is still on the layoff plan, having had sore feet, followed by a hoof abscess. The horseshoer comes in nearly two weeks, but I’m not optimistic that there will be enough hoof to put a shoe on. When he tore that shoe off, earlier this year, he really took out a chunk of wall. … More Nash tries selfies
A recent interaction with our new boss led me to a sudden realization – I am currently living the life of so many horses out there! It is not as far fetched as it sounds …
Horse Crazy Once Again 