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How to Keep Your Horse Safe on the 4th of July
It is almost time for us to celebrate our nation's independence. I don't know about you, but the 4th of July is my favorite holiday of the year. I love cookouts and get-togethers, especially since I don't have to figure out what gifts to buy for people...
Summer Riding: Beat the Heat
Summer is the time of year that's great for riding since it stays light out so late! There are definitely pros and cons to summer riding, but no matter what, there are things you and your horse can do to make the experience more enjoyable. The firs...
Interpreting "Horses for Sale" Ads
If you have ever been horse shopping, for yourself, friend or client, you know how overwhelming that it can be. Sometimes, it is hard to get a feel for what the horse is like through what is said about it in an ad. There are lots of terms you might ...
Another Fun Horse Activity for Kids
Summertime means summer camp. That means that I have to come up with fun things for my campers to do—horse-related activities that are safe, educational and fun! This one is something that you could even use at a pony party, or just for fun! Part o...
I See You
“She was not some machine that I could get on and press a button and go. She was a sentient, feeling, thinking creature who responded to each new day in a slightly different way.” Tania Kindersley, Author of Words Matter: The English Language and the...
The Power of a Bond: Velvet and Val
As I have told you before, I am a horse addict. What I haven’t told you is that I am a retired special educator, with a significant percentage of my career focused on emotional disabilities. Many of the students I worked with were abused and neglected...
If You Give a Woman a Horse
If you give a woman a horse, she will want some boots and a hat, and a saddle to ride in. She will want to ride her horse all the time, so she will also need a watch to remind her to tell people she will be late coming home from the barn. She will w...
A Fun Way to Teach Students About Grooming
It's summer camp season, which means that we are constantly looking for new and fun ways to teach the basics to our campers. One of the first things that they learned about after safety day is grooming. The kids are always looking forward to groomin...
Changing Things Up: How to Keep Your Horse Interested in His Work
I would not argue with anyone who said that horses are a creature of habit. They most certainly are. Their behavior and demeanor are better when they are in a set routine. They find comfort in knowing what is expected of them. When training, a routi...
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Horse
You probably think I'm about to say a lifetime supply of carrots or something like that. That is not what I had in mind. I'm sure your horse would love that, though I have something that is more of a long term gift in mind. I have been lucky enough ...
