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Spotty Horse News: The diver and the ex-racehorse
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Stories from our ever-evolving journey to be better horse-people. Sunday, April 05, 2015. The diver and the ex-racehorse. Once upon a time, there was a woman who- like many women do- discovered horses later in her life and, once hooked, jumped in with her whole being. Then, a little bit later in life, she discovered scuba diving and- as with the horse fetish- dove in with all the enthusiasm previously laser-focused on soft noses and not landing on the hard ground. A gnome in scuba gear! Ohum, okay.".
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Spotty Horse News: Calabar the Calm
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Stories from our ever-evolving journey to be better horse-people. Friday, June 13, 2014. That title is not a typo. I'm not 100% sure it's not a behavioral anomaly, but it is not a typo. Not lately. And while I don't want to jinx myself (or him), I also want to give the big brown horse some credit for his hard work and dedication to being cooperative. Especially at dinner time. (His, not mine. Mine comes after his.). What are we doing? Besides drooling a little, I mean. Stay calm and ride an ex-racehorse.
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Spotty Horse News: The journey doesn't end, it is ever-evolving
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Stories from our ever-evolving journey to be better horse-people. Saturday, April 26, 2014. The journey doesn't end, it is ever-evolving. Recently, someone responded to a message in a way that intimated they thought I was under delusions of grandeur about my horsemanship abilities. Not an expert for sure, just willing to keep trying to be better. Be it with Calabar or Lena or any other horse that might cross my path. Forrest trying to squeeze into Calabar's paddock. Labels: learning to ride. It all start...
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Spotty Horse News: July 2014
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Stories from our ever-evolving journey to be better horse-people. Sunday, July 20, 2014. Headed to Slide Mountain. After a lovely diving vacation last month, it's pony time! We are headed up to Slide Mountain Ranch with Calabar and Lena to spend some time trail riding, swimming, hiking and whatever other trouble we can get into up in the Sierra foothills. Wreck diving in Cozumel- another great if expensive hobby! Maybe this time I can even get Calabar to work the mechanical cow! Because it's fun, Calabar!
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Spotty Horse News: March 2014
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Stories from our ever-evolving journey to be better horse-people. Saturday, March 29, 2014. Spring is here, and with it comes mud (thanks to much-needed rain) and lots of shedding as winter coats slick out on their way to being summer coats. This first pass was just the beginning. Big wad of horse hair. And my horses love the mud. They are quite creative in their self-decoration, both of them. Happy muddy brown horse. Gorgeous muddy spotty horse. Good to know my horse was self-adjusting his long spine.
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Spotty Horse News: October 2013
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Stories from our ever-evolving journey to be better horse-people. Monday, October 28, 2013. It seems like it's all helped us make some progress! At a recent clinic with our favorite Dressage instructor Ellen Eckstein. Calabar and I managed to eke out a rather decent trot. Better than that, we worked through some fussiness and behavior challenges and focused on the work at hand. Smiles after the clinic. Love this horse. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). In theory, I should change the title o...
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Spotty Horse News: Bouncy horses
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Stories from our ever-evolving journey to be better horse-people. Friday, April 04, 2014. I can still hear the sound of the springs squeaking maniacally as I did my level best to launch myself to the sky. I'm not sure what good bucking and farting does for him, but Calabar put on quite a show last night when I turned him loose in the arena- highest bucks I've seen him do in quite awhile. Maybe he was adjusting his pelvis? Even though the horses are all spring-loaded at the moment, I'm looking forward to ...
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The Equine Reader: August 2010
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Friday, August 27, 2010. The Equine Reader is at a loss! Sunday also kicks off the Hamptons show jumping season's most prestigious event, the Hampton Classic Horse Show. This year the show will feature an ASPCA sanctioned horse adoption day. Here's wishing all of my readers a sunny, breezy, and horse filled weekend. Ride on! Links to this post. Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Carriage Horse Welfare, Part 2. Long before current standards for light, space, and ventilation were even considered. Back when hors...
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The Equine Reader: January 2009
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Thursday, January 1, 2009. Began in 2008 as a way to chronicle my personal equestrian experience and provide glimpses into a variety of horse worlds through reviews of events and industry news updates. As for me, I am a lifelong equestrian and equine aficionado who lives in, and rides just outside of, NYC. I have owned, shown and trained stock horses but love everything equine. I have thrilled to the pounding of hoofbeats. Here's to all things horse! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Who Is "The Equine Reader"?
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The Equine Reader: January 2012
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Friday, January 27, 2012. Porter the Mule Makes Strides in Dressage. Alright, I am not a dressage person by any stretch, but how can anyone not love this story. Porter the mule ( click to see great pictures! What started out as an intent to cross train him and help him balance during a mild spate of neurological symptoms as a yearling, turned into a full-fledged career as an elegant, dancing mule. As if that weren't enough, he also drives, jumps, does reining, and competes in trail classes. Regardless, I...
