“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...
When I started this journey of having my own business, I thought I was prepared. After all, my parents had both been self-employed. I grew up on a farm, so I was not a stranger to working hard. Or even having things change with great frequency. Nevertheless, this...
Several years ago, I was taking a riding lesson, and I did something that I was not supposed to do. But it was my favorite thing to do. I pulled on the reins one too many times and missed going to the jump. My trainer, who knew me all too well, said, “ Why did you do...
The Power of Horses and Equine-Assisted Therapy Horses are often described as majestic, powerful, and beautiful. Sometimes they are described as expensive, big, and scary. It does not sound like the same animal, yet most people who spend time around a horse will tell...
