It was a nice weekend, and it provided some shades of a return to normal. As the healing progresses, I can finally provide little bits of support around the place, helping me feel a little more useful. It also means that my horse fixes have progressed beyond a kiss on a nose or a scratch … More A little slice of normal
Since my wreck, a few weeks ago, I’ve been puzzling over something – from the moment I hit the ground, I’ve had no fear about climbing back into the saddle … even on Tally (well, some concerns there, but more on that later). In my youth, that might have been expected … but I for one … More Call me crazy!
This post is dedicated to all those horsey people, from around the globe, that have connected with me through Facebook and this blog. As I spend these days mostly on my back, recovering from my crash last Sunday, I have plenty of time for reflection. Almost twenty years ago it was people that drove me … More Thank you for being a friend!
I always knew it would happen this way. Since Tally was a foal, she was easy going and soft-eyed – but, without warning, some sound or movement would set her off and she would bolt. In the beginning, she’d fly right into you – not so dangerous with a foal, but something we had to … More Sunday at the ER
It has been just over two years since I brought a broken Tally home from the trainer. It has been two years of recovery from wounds both physical and mental, rather than two years of advancement. Under saddle we are only at the stage of a baby just started for the first time … exactly where … More In praise of Tally
This has been one of those weeks when it’s tough to have an equine family. Aside from the drama at work sapping my energy, we’ve been surrounded by wildfires – not close enough to be threatening, but numerous and close enough to be a sobering reminder of what can happen. No one ever wants fire, … More Rough week to be a horse “mom”!
Horse Crazy Once Again 