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Noble and the mud
There is one constant, every winter – Noble hates the mud. Once it reaches a certain point of sloppiness, there is nothing that will entice him to cross the ‘bog’ to reach the higher ground and grass. This has been … Continue reading
Posted in Horsemanship, Thinking Out Loud
Tagged horse preferences, horsekeeping, horses, Noble, personal preferences, shelter, stalls, turnout
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A battle of wits!
There is a battle being waged on our property – and we may be on the losing side! Call it a battle of wits … or perhaps a battle of wills. Either way, it’s proof that horses are not the … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged brats, bribery, grazing, Java, Noble, opinionated horses, turnout, whose training who?
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Bratty, with a twist
I’ve written before of my ongoing challenge with young Mr. Noble. When he first arrived, and the age of six months, he was already a big strong fellow – and not what I would consider halter broke. Oh, if you … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged adolescence, bad behavior, bonding, halter, leading, Noble, training, turnout
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Fighting Winter blahs
I used to love winter. Admittedly, I’ve never lived anywhere with snow to shovel, or ice to break in water troughs daily. Winter for me has always been gray days, fog and rain. Spending my early childhood in the region around Seattle, this … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged Coffee, doldrums, Java, mud, Noble, pasture, room to move, turnout, winter
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A little slice of normal
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 … Continue reading
Posted in My Journey
Tagged bucking, Coffee, grooming, just a taste, lungeing, mind and body, Nash, Noble, normal, recovery, Tally, therapy, turnout, x-rays
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Life goes on …
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
Posted in My Journey
Tagged Charlie, chores, doctors orders, helpless, horse fix, injury, mother, Nash, Noble, patience, recovery, rooster, turnout
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