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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 →

Posted on October 19, 2012 by literateequestrian | Leave a comment

Sometimes, it Just Takes Time

Posted on October 11, 2012 by literateequestrian

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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Know When to Quit

Posted on October 2, 2012 by literateequestrian

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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Unity

Posted on September 23, 2012 by literateequestrian

A few weeks ago, I heard about a new book coming out: Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff. If you haven’t heard about it, here’s the basic idea: a dystopian society in a land called Shima (based off of feudal Japan) with … Continue reading →

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Correction vs Punishment

Posted on September 21, 2012 by literateequestrian

We all know that when training an animal, there is a difference between correction and punishment. However, I’ve noticed that a lot of people utilize punishment as an everyday training method. My views on this? I don’t like it. To … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Horse

Posted on September 12, 2012 by literateequestrian

It’s been a year and a month (or just about) since I first moved out of my childhood home to start the grand new adventure of college. Honestly, the most difficult part about leaving home wasn’t the fact that I … Continue reading →

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