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Monthly Archives: October 2012
These past 4 days have been rough for a lot of the barn people I know. One barn lost one of the most fantastic lesson horses I have ever ridden. A talented rider I know was thrown and broke her … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again. The break-out-your-jacket, don’t-forget-your-gloves time of year– and this year’s supposed to be a cold one, at least where I’m at. So I’ve got a few things to do this season. Check my blankets- I … Continue reading
We are Killing our own Industry.
Seriously, we are. Those of us within the United States who love horses are shooting ourselves in the foot repeatedly, and it’s always on one issue. Horse slaughter. First, let’s get a few things straight about slaughter, because it seems … Continue reading
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Sometimes, it Just Takes Time
At the beginning of this year, things were a bit hectic for me. The school horse I leased over the summer had a dicey readjustment to school life, some of my classes were looking grim, and to top it all … Continue reading
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Tagged equestrian, equine, horse, horses, lessons, patience, riding, teaching, time, training
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Know When to Quit
What an ugly phrase. Know when to quit. Know when to give up, when to toss in the towel, wave the white flag, and just go home. I hear it all the time in horses- quit while you’re ahead, quit … Continue reading
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Tagged ending, equestrian, equine, horse, horses, negative, optimism, positive, quitting, retreat, stopping, teaching, training
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