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Dear EHH: Group Lessons or Private?
My daughter is in group riding lessons at a local stable. The instructor is very good and so are the horses. It seems like one of the riders in the group is always struggling with something. Some of the time it is my daughter having trouble. They are...
Look How Far We've Come
Author Anne Lamott says that “Expectations are resentments under construction.” Working with horses, we know that resentments are wasted energy but that doesn’t keep them from trying to take root in our hearts when we feel our expectations aren’t be...
Sunny: Our Comedian Horse Who Loves Snickers & Beer
The first post I ever wrote for Of Horse was a poem: Ode to Flying Golden Boy. I was surprised it was published and even more surprised at the response. I have been a horse addict since ever….maybe four or five. But it wasn’t until I was in my early...
The Power of the "Short Session!"
When your spirit wants to spend time with your horse but your schedule will not allow the normal amount of time at the barn (we all know “normal time” and “barn time” are NOT the same). When the weather does not want to cooperate with your plans to spend...
Deciding to Sell My Horses: The Anxiety & Guilt That Followed
The first part of this journey began with taking a look at the reality of having to find homes for my two geldings, Phatz and Tater. Today I am going to walk through the extreme levels of guilt and anxiety about the decision. Trust me, this is not an...
Why I Put a Young Horse Out to Pasture Pt. 2
Continuation of Part One. Even though I vowed to do better, it didn't matter. I was way more careful after our accident. I gave her time off and took special care of her even though I was injured. After we were both completely fine, we resumed our ...
What to Know Before Trying Equine Therapy
Equine therapy has a long, rich history spanning hundreds of years. More recently, equine therapy has gained wide acceptance as an effective treatment for many conditions, including PTSD and autism. Children with autism, in particular, are extremely ...
The Morning of a Horse Owner
Your eyes open and you realize its already morning. You roll over in your warm, comfy bed. The dawn light is shining through your window and splaying across the rug on the ground. You toss your comforter to the side, sit up and yawn. You rub your groggy...
You Are Not Enough For Your Horse...
Okay, this might sound like an unpopular opinion, but hear me out. Horses have been domesticated and owned by humans for thousands of years. At this point in history, most of a horse's world consists within a human's world. It's our responsibility to...
Dear EHH: My Dream Horse Is Wearing the Wrong Kind of Saddle
Dear EHH Horsemanship, I have been horse shopping. I have seen a whole bunch. I've reviewed my list of non-negotiables and have had the horses evaluated by my instructor. I think I have found the one that I really want. My plan is to just ride for p...
