Tag Archives: patience

Deadlines, bottomlines, stress … and letting go!

Posted on June 26, 2018 by liascott

“There is no joy in deadline. The desire to be something is ego-oriented and useless to the horse. Strive to do something instead! Do not seek arrival but enjoy the process of getting there.” Charles De Kunffy, The Ethics and … Continue reading →

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Coffee has a bad day … or three

Posted on February 12, 2018 by liascott

It has been an interesting week with Coffee – but it provides a very good illustration of the challenges we have when working with horses, and the decisions we have to make in how we react to those challenges.  The … Continue reading →

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How would you react?

Posted on December 19, 2017 by liascott

In many parts of the world it is the season of celebration.  Imagine that you have been invited to a festive dinner party.  You’ve been told that children are welcome, so you bring your toddler along.  The minute you pass … Continue reading →

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Out of darkness …

Posted on December 10, 2015 by liascott

I have not written for a while, for lack of inspiration. It’s been a discouraging few weeks, on the horse front. It started with another fall, that sidelined me for a couple of weeks. The incident, a fright on Nash’s … Continue reading →

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Life goes on …

Posted on September 13, 2015 by liascott

I’ve been quiet for longer than usual. I try to keep the discipline of writing twice a week, but there hasn’t been much to say lately. Actually, I’ve started several posts, but somehow can’t seem to finish them. Sitting is … Continue reading →

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Talaria? Part 1

Posted on August 16, 2014 by liascott

In my last post, I wrote of my ill-fated decision to send Tally away, last year, to be started under saddle.  During the four months that Tally was laid up from the injuries sustained at the trainer, we began to … Continue reading →

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