Helmet Advice from Your Horse.

Tomorrow is International Helmet Awareness Day. I usually mark the day by writing about horses and helmets. Every year I read greater numbers of moving testimonials about lives saved, written by grateful survivors who live to ride another day. Courtney King-Dye is more inspirational than ever. Cute photos of kids in helmets are common. Helmet … Read more

Duke Ellington has a Message for Dressage Riders.

It goes without saying that Duke Ellington is right, about most everything. And even horses agree. But I get ahead of myself. This is how it starts: you’re riding, moving in unison with your horse. You’re fluid, and free- it could be a walk or a gallop, but there is no resistance and it feels … Read more

Edgar Rice Burro's Theatrical Debut…

… and what donkeys offer the real life dressage world. We’re just home from Edgar Rice Burro’s debut in the dramatic presentation of “The Laonia Gold Mining Company” at the Travel Port Campground and Mini Storage, in Lake George, Colorado. (I do not make this stuff up.) The Friends of the Lake George Library have … Read more

Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue Benefit Clinic Flyer

This clinic will be a fun day with interesting activities for you and your horse. And come even if you don’t bring a horse, auditing is fun, and lunch is included. A few trainers and professionals are coming together for this event, and 100% of the entry goes to the rescue. Check out the flyer … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Hands

Pinky Pledge Sometimes their lives are in our hands, and sometimes our lives are in their hands.  Trust can grow when passed back and forth, and then, everything is possible. Anna, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life … Read more

Why I Have No Sense of Humor About Arena Footing.

I have no sense of humor about arena footing. None. Let me start here: I don’t consider a plowed up area in the pasture necessarily the same as an arena with footing. A plowed area is kind of like chocolate chip cookie dough, and an arena with footing should be more like lemon meringue pie. I’ve … Read more

Weekly Photo Challenge: Blue

 A different kind of blue eye: not blue- the color, and not blue- the emotion. Silver blue like a dream of contentment and harmony. The color blue is linked to consciousness and intellect, peace and spirituality. So I guess blue is the most common color of horse. Anna, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a … Read more