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One step backward, three steps forward
With all of us finally sound and healthy, I took a day off work to make a long weekend and get some momentum with the horses. Coffee, Roxie, and Tally are beginning to gain some fitness. It is wonderful to … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged horse behavior, horse human relationship, Horse training, Noble, progress
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In a Split Second
It was Monday and, in the words of The Bangles, it had been a Manic Monday. But the evening was cool, and well suited for working with the horses. I was probably too tired, but I’d been unable to work … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged horse behavior, horse human relationship, Horse training, Noble, trust
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A Tale of Two Fly Masks
It’s been the same story every year. The flies come out. Coffee and Tally do the Cha-Cha when the fly spray touches their sensitive hides. And Noble remembers that he’s much taller than we are, when it’s time to wear … Continue reading
Posted in Just For Fun, My Journey
Tagged bad behavior, behavior issues, Coffee, equine behavior, fly mask, Horse training, Noble, Tally
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I used to believe …
We all develop our beliefs, often based upon ‘common wisdom’. As we go through life, we have a choice – test our beliefs against our experiences, and adjust them as necessary; or stick to them no matter how facts and … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged belief v fact, changing beliefs, horse abuse, horse neglect, horse shows, Horse training
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There is only one ‘must’ in riding
I’ve heard it all of my riding life, but social media seems to have brought it out in full force. I’m talking about any riding advice that begins with, “You must …” I don’t think it matters the discipline, there … Continue reading
The explosive equine
A few years ago, in the course of trying to retrain Tally after the “trainer” who started her had botched it so badly, I was making one last walk circle before getting off. But my dismount did not happen as … Continue reading
The long strange trip
Five years ago, today, we set out on the three hour journey to pick up the colt of my dreams. More than just a dream, he was something out of a long held fantasy – and someone was giving him … Continue reading
