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Tag Archives: Nash
The End of Lofty Goals
I took a much needed sanity break. My inspiration for these posts comes from two main sources – my own little herd and what is going on in the horseworld at large. As the year wound down, I found that … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, Coffee, competitive riding, dogs, goal setting, Happy New Year, Horse training, horses, Jake, Nash, Noble, resetting expectations, riding, Roxie, small steps, Tally, trail riding
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The Nash Dilemma
Even as Tally gives me greater hope that we will become a real partnership someday, and as mom and Coffee progress in their relationship, Nash has presented us with a serious dilemma. I have not written much of what’s been … Continue reading
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Tagged dilemma, head shaking, life's tough choices, Nash, panic attacks, uncertain future
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A visit from the vet
A few things have bothered me lately. Not major things, just little things. Coffee comes into the arena every day just a little bit ‘not right’. Tally seems to have just a little extra ‘wiggle’ in one hock. And then there’s … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged Coffee, love of horses, Nash, Noble, Tally, veterinarian
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Training an Appaloosa
First, let me start by saying that I love Appaloosas. They have been a part of my life for over forty years. Anything I say below is said with love and amusement. Second, I fully acknowledge that horses are all … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged Appaloosas, Ben, Coffee, colorful personalities, Horse training, Nash, smart horses, training challenges, Wicki
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The horses provide perspective
While I’ve been pining to be back in the saddle, the horses decided it was time to remind me that the journey can be amazing, even from the ground. The stars, this time, were Tally and Nash.
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Tagged affection, Coffee, Nash, Noble, perspective, progress, Tally, training, trust
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My kingdom for a horse!
Here I sit, the keeper of five horses, and my biggest wish is for another one! Feel free to send a “WTF?” in my direction. On some levels, it’s certainly a crazy idea – but on another level, I cannot think … Continue reading
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Tagged Coffee, finding balance, getting back in the saddle, Horse training, Nash, riding, riding academies, riding fit, Tally
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“It can’t hurt, and it might help!”
My veterinarian, an accomplished horsewoman in her own right, is a very pragmatic person. She always opts for the simplest answer, especially if it minimizes cost for the owner and suffering for the horse. If a problem can be resolved through … Continue reading
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Tagged colic, corn oil, diet change, gastric ulcers, happy horse, hindgut ulcers, home remedies, Nash, psyillium, simple remedies, veterinarians
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