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When things turn bad
You have an amazing horse who consistently gives you a nice ride. You enjoy working with this horse, and he consistency excels at what you ask of him. Then, rather suddenly, things go bad. Your high performing horse begins to … Continue reading
My Ghost Story (repost)
It was three years ago that I first posted this. Recently I was telling a friend about the events related herein; so when a request to re-post this followed a short while later, I decided it must be time. In … Continue reading
Posted in Just For Fun
Tagged after life, afterlife, Brita, dog, ghost, grief, love, psychology, relationships, spirits, strong bond, subconscious, supernatural
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Revisited: Horses are amazing!
“The horse is not a piece of sports equipment, but our partner. And all our actions should be to develop what the English so brilliantly call ‘horsemanship’.” Hans Gunter Winkler This month the world lost another great horseman when Hans … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged cross-country, Halla, Hans Gunther-Winkler, heroic horses, jumping, memories, relationships, riding injured, Stockholm Olympics, vintage video, Wicki
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Try not to laugh …
Things are a bit chaotic in the barn this week. We’re tearing off an unused overhang on the back of the barn, in order to add runs off the backs of the stalls. The roof overhangs a very low spot … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged bad behavior, growing up, Horse training, Noble, relationships
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Venturing out alone
There is safety in numbers, so they tell us. When you are in battle, or attempting to evade predators, that can certainly be true. But, more than safety in numbers (and perhaps as a byproduct of it), there is comfort … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged Coffee, experimentation, horse and rider partnership, Horse training, independence, learning, Noble, progress, relationships, riding, security, trust
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Body Language Reality Check
As I worked Tally on the lunge today, watching her move in or out, changing her tempo based upon my movements, I started to ponder a video I recently saw. (I’m an introvert – pondering things is what I do.) … Continue reading
It’s the Quiet Moments
I recently had lunch with a good friend – a very non-horsey friend. In fact, she’s not much of an animal person at all; however, she knows that they are a big part of my life and frequently finds some … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged boarding, bonding, grazing, New Year's resolution, quiet time, relationships, riding, training
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