Balancing Priorities
Talk is cheap in the horse world, like most places. We talk about what our horses mean to us and...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
What’s Less Fun Than Saddle Shopping?
That new saddle smell. Nothing. Not a thing. I hate saddle shopping. It makes my head...
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...
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...
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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