It’s time for fall vet checkups and just as talk about the doctor or dentist can bring some of us humans anxiety, the idea of having our horses seen by the vet can bring about similar feelings especially if past vet visits have not gone well. In honor of Halloween this Thursday we want to [...]
Recently I have been working with a fellow boarder’s horse since she is limited on time. The horse, D, spent some time alone before moving to this barn and at some point, in his past, a pasture mate passed away as well, a recent story of a mother orca carrying her dead infant has been [...]
The other day I spent some time watching the horses. I watch them often but today when I went to the farm my only intention was to observe the herd. I treated it like a walking meditation, observing the horses and observing myself. When I had questions or what I perceived as negative thoughts I [...]
He’s difficult, she’s stubborn, he doesn’t listen, she’s naughty, he’s impatient. You could overhear sentiments like these about horses at any farm, or even taking it out of the context of horses, anywhere. You’ve probably also said them yourself. I know I have. I don’t believe that labels are always inherently bad, even ones we [...]
When I tell people I don’t ride my horse, I get mixed reactions. I remember a time not that long ago when I thought that having a horse you can’t or don’t ride seemed like a waste. Isn’t that their sole purpose and duty, to be ridden? Don’t horses ‘need a job’ or need to [...]
