Have you ever thought about what your horses see? Have you ever wondered what they are looking at when they stop and seem to stare into the distance for a long time? I knew they see things differently than us; however, I did not realize how differently they see...
During one of my many horse riding lessons, I told my trainer that practice makes perfect. She immediately corrected my statement to make practice permanent. She continued that perfection is not obtainable, and as such, you are merely chasing your tale and not...
It is now a new year and with the new year, the thoughts about what we want to change or do differently over the next year are at the forefront of our mind. It’s a time to start over and do something differently or do something better. It is a one-time when...
“Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of courtesy has faded away.” —Abraham Lincoln “That is what compassion does. It challenges...
Growing up around many animals was fun, and caring for them was a lot of work. I also got the opportunity to watch them interact with the same species, dogs with dogs, and interact with different species; dogs with cats and or horses. I noticed the relationships they...
Recently, while I was riding with some friends, I asked, “What is the one thing you are the most afraid of when you are riding?” Instantly, one friend spoke up “To not end up dead!” Then added, “Just like you, right?” The other friend added, “Yeah, anything that...
