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 through the front door, into the festive crowd within, off dashes your toddler! She runs … More How would you react?
Since late September, life has passed by in a blur. Several trips for work have taken time away from my non-work life – the horses in particular. Ailments and injuries have further limited equine-based activities. Head buried in work most of the time, I feel as though I looked down on October 1st, and when … More October, I hardly knew you!
There are two things that should tug at any feeling heart string – a sick child and a sick animal. Not only are they suffering from the discomfort of the ailment, but both share a somewhat confused aspect, as if unsure why they are being punished in this way. Depending upon the age, you can … More The herd falls ill
Never underestimate the power of leverage on a horse’s head. A recent Facebook post, by a trainer recognized by many as upholding classical standards, showed the power leverage can have. The post was regarding a young mare and her transformation over a few short lessons. The mare traveled in an inverted fashion under her somewhat … More Leverage
Just over a year ago I was pining for a horse to ride. The result of my subsequent search was the entry of Roxie into our family. This was, unfortunately, followed immediately by the longest and wettest rainy season in more than twenty years. So, it was not until late this spring that I discovered … More My kingdom for a … saddle!
You stroll out for the evening chores. The last streaks of fuchsia still decorate the sky, and the cool Delta breeze brushes past your face. You smile as you glance toward the peaceful chicken coop, surveying the surrounding greenery and … a pretty paint mare gazing peacefully toward you, while she calmly munches her ill … More How can you be mad?
Horse Crazy Once Again 