Pinky Pledge Sometimes their lives are in our hands, and sometimes our lives are in their hands. Trust can grow when passed back and forth, and then, everything is possible. Anna, Infinity Farm. WordPress Photo Challenge is a weekly prompt to share a photo- I enjoy twisting these macro prompts to share our micro life … Read more
We all love a good thunderstorm here at Infinity Farm. This spring is dry and I’m remembering a great storm last year. When the rain stopped, my two younger horses rolled and ran, ran and rolled- it’s hard to have more fun than mud. Exhausted and unfocused, two wet horses wander back to me at … Read more
Our world revolves around the Sun. It provides warmth and creates a sense of time, giving a routine to life. Within that framework, we define our personal reality. This horse’s registered name is Sunbrite Sunset. It’s a name he arrived with, both pretentious and embarrassing- almost silly to my ear. We’ve spent a lifetime revolving … Read more
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao-tzu. The word Journey seems almost synonymous with life. It’s foaling season in the horse world, filled with dreams and possibility. At the same time, the horses all score another year of their short lives. This photo is the balance between the two. But … Read more
It’s my life that is arranged, one gray horse to the next, with some bay horses in between. Do you categorize segments of your life by which horses (or dogs) were with you? Are the animals in your life a constant, while other lifestyle situations shift? Are you willing to arrange your life for their … Read more
THROUGH. In the dressage world, the term Through is much debated, sometimes misunderstood, and deeply desired reality. Through is a free flowing movement, from back to front, and should include a positive mental/emotional state. It is naturally occurring, but can be illusive to create under saddle. Fluid. Dynamic. Relaxed. Powerful. Effortless. The perfect marriage of … Read more
UNUSUAL. It was an unusual February day. I was spending the morning in an unusual position. When I opened my eyes, I saw Grace at an unusual angle. “The only thing that separates me from the animals is a lot of words, so when I’m not talking much, the gap closes really quick.” Brian Andreas … Read more
Contrast. Well,not so much color-wise. This photo is a veritable rainbow of browns. But there is a contrast in species. People told me that horses hate llamas, but by then it was too late. The llamas had moved in and the mutual admiration society was underway. (In this photo, Belle is greeting two Andalusian babies … Read more
Hank would know. Anna, Infinity Farm.
“You know what your problem is? You’re too sensitive.” Ouch. Have you heard this? It feels like being accused of throwing like a girl. It’s dismissive. This definition of sensitive means I’m not dependable, that I’m an emotional liability. When I was younger, hearing this would make me defensive. My mind ran like a rat … Read more
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