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
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 …
If you read my previous post about Nash, you’ll know that he’s coming off of more than a year long layoff, and I’m trying to get back to riding my old master. My first abortive attempt at riding him was cut short by an unusual incident of rearing. Sensitive to all of the health issues … More Even The Vet Said “Wallop Him!”
In a previous post, I talked about Nash’s recent return to work after a long layoff. Early in 2013, under circumstances we can only speculate upon, Nash separated his pelvic synthesis – the cartilaginous attachment of the two sides of the pelvis. Long term prognosis was good, but it meant several months of stall rest. … More What Now, Nash?
Horse Crazy Once Again 