RELAXED AND FORWARD: Since 2010, an archive of weekly horse training essays. My dogs say it's their turn now. Happy to oblige, it's all affirmative. Including words from a gray mare on the fine art of aging cantankerously.

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Calming Signals at a Horse Clinic and Running with the Big Dogs

We were at a clinic in Wyoming this week. I’m not saying it was hot, but Mister wouldn't move from...
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Jolene Meets the Grandfather Horse (Who Has Been Dead for Years)

I wasn't thinking, really. The car was packed the night before. I got dressed while Jolene walked me, room to...
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Mister Says More Praise Please

I got the clean go-to-town coat off the hook and Jolene started the truck dance. Mister had a look of...
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The American Kennel Club Warns Me About Jolene

You know when you catch a toe and you have a little stumble and try to right yourself. Suddenly, you’re...
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Tug of War: Jolene and I Ponder Our Options.

I have a too-cute collection of plush dog toys Jolene thinks are silly and beneath her. I understand; I didn't...
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A Love Letter to a Tree and a Hero

My farm has a cathedral. It started as a tiny chapel, one of five deciduous trees on my prairie farm....
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Jolene Rescues Us From Drowning

In what most would consider the middle of the night, Jolene goes off like one of those alarm clocks with...
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Jolene Clears All Debts

I do not know how long I will survive Jolene's social life. She thinks I'm her chauffeur. Probably right. Last...
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Finally, Jolene Speaks.

It's still dark out, and I'm sitting on the edge of my bed trying to pull my pants on. Isn't...
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Trailer Training Jolene

We are camping in the yard lately. Did you do it when you were a kid? I'm hooked. Evenings are...
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