For us Horse People, we seem to have no choice. We must have a horse. Even when it is financially brutal, physically demanding, and requires volumes of time and mental, emotional and spiritual energy. I still need them. Why? When non horse people ask me why I sacrifice and risk so much to have them, …
This is a term I use a lot. It is something we do, consciously or unconsciously and if we are not doing it; it is because we are too involved in ourselves and do not sense the need in those around us. It is something that our Horses do for us, for them it is …
In the (not so true story) movie Hidalgo, the Indian Chief refers to Frank Hopkins as Far Rider, naturally we would assume it is because he rides distance. But then the Chief explains, we call you Far Rider because you ride far from yourself. There is great insight in this statement. We all have within …
My newest Mare, Enchantress, is a rare opportunity. Very well bred, but sadly fell into hard times when her breeder/owner had some mental health issues and due to lack of care Animal Control took the entire herd of 22 Arabians; 18 mares and 4 stallions. They were to be euthanized. Fortunately a woman that recognized …