Tag Archives: turnout

Noble and the mud

Posted on January 31, 2019 by liascott

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 | Leave a comment

A battle of wits!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by liascott

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? | Leave a comment

Bratty, with a twist

Posted on February 22, 2016 by liascott

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 | 4 Comments

Fighting Winter blahs

Posted on January 11, 2016 by liascott

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 | Leave a comment

A little slice of normal

Posted on September 29, 2015 by liascott

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 | Leave a comment

Life goes on …

Posted on September 13, 2015 by liascott

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 →