This has been an interesting year. It did not go quite as planned – that’s life, at least for most of us (I have known a few whose lives go just as planned, or so they believe anyway). As it is customary at year end to reflect on the past year, and as this is … More 2014: Frustration and Inspiration
If you grew up with Christmas, then you know that it can make otherwise sane adults get quite silly. I am not immune from this effect – far from it! With a few exceptions, most Christmas seasons I go back to being the kid who believes in Santa Claus. But, my spirit of fun can … More Santa Hat Day!
You can always tell when I haven’t been getting much horse time – those are the times when I have nothing to post. I even spent several days, in the past couple of weeks, sick at home. That would seem to be a perfect time to spend writing … but I had nothing to say! … More My horses, my inspiration
That is a phrase that my mother has been using for years. Whether it’s hauling a fifty pound bag of feed, cleaning three stalls in a morning, or performing a shoulder-in on my old appy – it’s “not bad for an old lady!” Truth is, most of it is not bad for someone half her … More Not bad for an old lady!
Another adventurous day with the horses … perhaps a bit too adventurous this time. It started with Tally. I am so proud of her progress – slow but steady. Today she was so relaxed that she was actually lazy! When else would you be proud of a horse being lazy? But that is a significant … More Of triumphs, tearaways and terrifying aliens!
We have a running joke around here – that I get perfectly mannerly horses and ruin them. By some people’s standards that would certainly be true … and there are days that I’ll admit to wondering about it myself. Most people – vets, trainers, farriers – tend to comment on how well behaved my horses are. So, why do we … More Move over Mr. Ed …
Horse Crazy Once Again 