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They Love It, Even if You Do a Lousy Job.

Last week I complained about bi-polar February riding weather. I suggested ground-play as a positive alternative to riding some days....
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Home

"Home interprets heaven. Home is heaven for beginners."  C.H. Parkhurst. Home at Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly...
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Let That Pony Run!

February is an unstable time of the year. It isn’t spring and it isn’t winter. There are a few 50...
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The Old Age Fiscal Cliff.

Could there be a more beautiful animal than a horse? Even old ones who nap on their noses like this...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond

Horses inspire dreams of beyond, it's their gift. But for a rider to get there, we have to celebrate exactly...
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Surviving Old Age: Part One.

Can we talk about surviving old age?  It isn't mine I'm worried about. It'll catch up without any help from...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

Isn't the word Illumination sometimes used in conjunction with saints?  Maybe this horse with a halo is a patron saint-...
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What Does Success Look Like?

I was walking a client out of the arena and doing the end-of-lesson list. I talked about the high points...
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A Wish for the New Year.

  Happy New Year from all of us at Infinity Farm.
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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

I don't need more than one photo to describe 2012. This one says enough. "The real voyage of discovery consists...
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Auld Lang Syne from You…

The sun's out and there isn’t much snow, but nothing's melting at all. It's been bitter cold during these days...
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A Holiday Kiss (Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise)

It isn't a surprise that Edgar Rice Burro would share his affection this way.  It's just a bit startling to...
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Edgar Rice Burro's Thoughts on Peace.

Disclaimer: I'm going to transcribe for Edgar. Donkeys are very smart, profoundly philosophical and endowed with Victorian sensibilities. Edgar is...
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Humor Deficit Disorder: Serious Riders and Stoic Horses.

"Seriously, you are no fun at all. I hate to say it, you're my human, but really, lighten up!" Humor...
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Discipline: Writing and Riding.

This week I was talking to a writer-friend about how he approached a new project and he offered to share...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful

Intellect, perception, creativity, memory, dreams, intuition. My mind, his mind, your mind; all connected in the Universal Mind. Today I'm...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Green

Black and White is Green. This mare is young and inexperienced, with just a few months under saddle. In riding...
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Mucking for Peace.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I think we should nix all the others and celebrate Thanksgiving every month. I am...
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