Feb 28, 20203 minPractice What You PreachI recently responded to a post on a popular horse forum that I frequent. The original poster was asking if or what others do in terms of...
Jun 11, 20194 minFear FactorI've ridden horses since I was a child. Granted I took a long 10 year hiatus during college and into my twenties but here I am, as...
May 14, 20193 minPower of SlowI've been aware of the "decompression" phase you're supposed to adhere to when bringing a new dog into your home. Basically, keeping...
Mar 25, 20195 minI'd sure hate to breakdown hereSo it's been a week since my mental breakdown. :) No, I didn't end up in a padded room or in a straight jacket (might have needed...
Mar 6, 20195 minHorse HistoryI didn't get into horses because I was into showing. Riding wasn't even my biggest drive. I just liked to be around them. I'm convinced...
Jan 24, 20191 min'Soft Eyed Souls'Anna Blake shared this wonderful poem from a blog I'd never read before. It really struck me and articulates my exact feelings about...
Jan 13, 20193 minDreamerI'd say I'm a dreamer. My mind is always churning. I'm always dreaming and daydreaming about something! I've thought about starting an...
Dec 13, 20182 minThe Winter Solstice '18First off, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all of the love and support that I've received since Indie's passing. I am so...
Nov 20, 20184 minMy IndieMy oh my. Where to start. It has been nearly 6 weeks since the death of my beloved Indie. My heart horse who I just spoke about in my...
Sep 22, 20185 minRescue BabiesI want them all. I'd hoard the shit out of every horse, pony, donkey, dog, cat in need... if I didn't have a 'realistic' husband. Such a...
Aug 26, 20181 minReady, Set, SummerWith my new job (I continue to say 'new', however it's been over 3 years...), comes SUMMERS OFF!!! Every other summer before this, I've...
Apr 15, 20182 minVelvet Muzzle TherapyOn of my favorite horse trainers/bloggers, Anna Blake, wrote something the other day that really struck me: Money and technique are never...
Mar 27, 20181 minToday Was A Good DayI hired a high school girl who is most likely a better rider than me (different disciplines but does it matter?) to work in the barn for...
Mar 18, 20182 minRough and EasyI've been thinking. Maybe it's the winter. The gray, cloudy, bitter cold then 60 degree teaser days. Then right on back to snowy gray...