As has been the pattern this past couple of years, we reach the point of getting back in the saddle and something goes awry. Weather, lameness, work, human illness … we’ve experienced all in more than copious quantities of late. This week is proving no exception!
For some time now, I have been peeling away the physical and mental defects that resulted from Tally’s ill-fated time at a trainer in 2013. With each layer removed, I encounter previously masked new issues. Since we are only just returning to the state she was at when she went there, I have her prior behavior … More Peeling the onion
I read a lot about what horses do and don’t think, what they can and can’t feel. While I realize the dangers of attributing human emotions to animals (especially putting our hunter thoughts on a prey animal), I believe we can do equal disservice by denying that they may have a much broader and deeper … More Tally has a tantrum!
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
It seemed like a good plan. The weather and footing were cooperating, so it seemed the perfect time to drag the jump poles out and have a day of ground pole gymnastics. The boys certainly enjoyed themselves; but Tally’s session was interrupted by the emergence of the neighbor’s grandchildren. Focusing on poles just isn’t possible … More Attack of the little people!
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!
Horse Crazy Once Again 