“I didn’t want to love anything that was going to die before I did…” – Geneen Roth, author of “The Craggy Hole in My Heart” I know that statement doesn’t make any sense but I totally agreed with it a year ago. But what is the alternative? To never l...
Keeping animals is a huge commitment, and it’s not unusual to struggle with balancing animals and family. Horses and the grounds to keep and care for them — well, we all know just how much upkeep, love, and time they need. For many people, it can be ...
Not all horse owners have the time or inclination to go on fancy vacations to distant lands or theme parks, but many can appreciate the ability to share time away from home with their favorite steeds. Some vacation destinations are well worth planning...
“There is no bomb-proof; there is no scenario where a horse stops being a prey animal… the art of de-escalating begins with breath awareness.” – Anna Blake, Horse Trainer and Author Last weekend my horse Tara and I rode with Carly and her horse Merc...
“A horse can remind you that you can conquer your fears. They do it every time you ask them for something new.” – Elizabeth Pearl The stables where I worked in 2013 were a little further than I wanted to drive. But when I first made my way down the...
...is something most horse owners will experience at some point. Pair bonding usually manifests through horses being together 24/7. The problem can be with the horse that is left behind and/or the horse that is going away. When you consider they are ...
I once spent a lot of time with a horse named Colusi. What a guy! In his younger days he was a champion barrel racing pony, got lots of awards and retired at seven years old. From then on, he lived a cushy life at a wonderful barn with about 75 other...
Kim Meeder runs Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, the “Ranch of Rescued Dreams,” with her husband Troy. It’s a ministry for hurting children and rescued horses located in Bend, OR that has also mentored other such ministries throughout Canada and the USA. I...
Prompted by a horse-loving friend, Mia decided to take riding lessons. She found a beautiful horse ranch in the hills, and was assigned an older horse named Colusi. Mia rode Colusi for 6 months of lessons, one per week. When the old quarter horse be...
So you've decided you want to pursue training your horse to drive. There's no doubt that it is feasible to train your horse yourself, even if you eventually turn your horse over to a professional. Essential to training a horse to drive is patience and...
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