Relaxed and Forward

Compassion for All Life. Not Quite.

Sat, 12 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

I fear some radical, moth-loving arm of PETA is plotting against me and my vigilante justice. Not to mention, every revenge-driven moth in a ten state region. Paranoid? Not a bit.

Do you think it’s time to clean the truck?

Sat, 05 May 2012 02:15:00 GMT

I have a kind of reverse pride in my truck, and after all, I would never consider a truck my primary form of transportation. Would a stranger judge me harshly?

A Legacy of Spirit

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:30:00 GMT

The first time I saw Spirit he was in a small pen, alone and wild eyed, scared to be away from his mom. I couldn’t get anywhere near him. Of course, I brought him home.

A Retirement Resistant Spirit

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:15:00 GMT

Spirit says, “Work = Pride. There is plenty of time to quit living once we’re dead. If you are bored with your horse, you have your own dull self to blame. Don’t retire one day early, because retirement isn’t really like vacation at all."

Braids and Breeches: The Perfect Ride

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:45:00 GMT

There were lots of great rides in Spirit’s 25 years, but this was the most perfect ride… Our warm-up was going well when two women waved us over to the rail. They asked if my horse was a Lipizzaner.....

Spotless – My introduction to Dressage

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:45:00 GMT

It was the late 1980’s, and a bunch of us from the barn went to see the Lipizzaners when they came to town. It was a chance to dress up, eat an overpriced meal together, and see some fancy European horses.

Can We Talk About Barn Bathrooms?

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

It was my first day at a new barn with a perfect indoor arena! Before lessons began, I asked the owner where the bathroom was. She pointed to a roll of tissue on the tack room wall and told me to use any stall.

Walk Detention

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

My horse and I entered at a walk, 50 minutes later we left at a walk, and in between- we walked. At first it felt normal to walk, but in a few minutes, I got self-conscious. Still walking? Was I so bad?

Horse Agility At Infinity Farm

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Think of it as a trip to the amusement park, ...with your horse.

Looking for a Sign…

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT

I start to look for a sign in January. It’s way too early for a hint of spring, but I generally have some free time in January. The days begin to lengthen, just a minute at a time and I watch…