Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist
A gentle twist, a rolling curve, and a suspension of disbelief. Because why should braiding a mane be any less...
Training is Like a Box of Chocolates…
Say hello to Mr. Mustache. That's what I call him. He was relinquished to Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue and my...
Weekly Photo Challenge: On the Move
These two horses, these especially, love to play the run game. They are always on the move, curious and energetic....
Being Post-Mature in the Spring.
It's a Grandfather Spring. Those words don’t go together well, any more than watching elderly horses in the freshness...
Horse Agility and Calming Signals.
It’s that time again. I fill a cart the dollar store and a glimpse in the rear view mirror while...
Calming Signals: Are You Listening?
If you are standing next to your horse and he looks away, do you think he's distracted or even disrespectful?...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument
Humans build monuments to those we honor and respect. Simple love usually isn't enough for monument status; it has to...
Training Confidence and Trust.
There's a way that a mare can pin her ears back so hard that they make almond-shaped divots on her...
Volunteering 101: Come Get Me.
This week spring hit the Colorado prairie. You can tell because the temperature and the wind speed are the same....
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
They are siblings; they reflect each other, they reflect their sire and dam. They reflect the herd they live in...
Subtle Abuse: When Aids Become Weapons.
My client's mare is lovely; a very well-bred athletic horse. When my client bought her, the previous owner suggested my...
The Art is in the Transition.
When I see kids learning to drive these days in compact cars with automatic transmissions, I wonder where's the challenge?...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Perspective
Edgar Rice Burro is born for free jumping. I know, suspend the disbelief. No whips or spurs, just equine excellence!...
The Woman Who Cheated with Horses.
I like to hear Horse Husbands whine as much as the next person. Sometimes it’s almost amusing. He complains about...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes
Three photos of two horses. Power. Sweetness. Intelligence. The closer they get, the better. Siblings Nubè and Clara, Iberian Sporthorses....
Your Horse Has Ulcers.
I don't usually say it that bluntly but I wanted to get your attention. I need to make a payment...
Your Valentine, Edgar Rice Burro.
This year our Valentine message is from Edgar Rice Burro. No, don’t be silly. Of course he doesn’t take over...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Selfie
What did you expect? It's like truth in advertizing. There's is usually a horse over my shoulder, or vice versa....
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