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.
This Too Shall Pass.
The temperature had plummeted to 70 degrees, with a light breeze. Welcome, September. There was almost an hour of daylight...
The Feel of Forward.
Forward: A good ground covering gait that pushes from behind, is very uphill, and free. Oh, so free. Sigh. We...
Bits: Metal on Bone.
The first thing she said in her lesson was that this horse had sent her to the emergency room more...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece
Masterpiece usually refers to a work of art. My first (35 yr.) career was as an artist and I loved...
Fear: It’s What’s for Dinner.
Ever been afraid of a horse? No? I don't believe you. Fear is a pretty natural response, especially if your...
The As-If Rule.
“That horse has been beat!” is her opinion. Sometimes you can look at a horse and just tell. He's showing...
Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense
"There is nothing like a dream to create the future." Victor Hugo. Future tense: You sit here. Anna Blake,...
Sharing Horses with Little Sisters.
Paris and Boots, Photo by Mom. Ah, Spring! When a young girl's thoughts turn to... horses....
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...
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