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Star-struck Students in the Celebrity Clinician Culture

These days there are so many clinicians who catch our attention and our approval. There are hundreds of clinicians on T.V., internet, in magazines, and even in the cinema. The world doesn’t have just accomplished horsemen and women now, we have.....

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My Horse IS Too Sensitive – Part One

“My horse is really sensitive. He isn’t a just a Quarter Horse, you know. He needs special handling.” When I hear something like this, I always peer around the barn to see if anyone else looks like their head is about to explode.

Feb 17, 2012 by in Relaxed and Forward

Star-struck Students in the Celebrity Clinician Culture

These days there are so many clinicians who catch our attention and our approval. There are hundreds of clinicians on T.V., internet, in magazines, and even in the cinema. The world doesn’t have just accomplished horsemen and women now, we have.....

Feb 14, 2012 by in A Horse in Miracles

The Marlboro Man Isn’t My Type

The Marlboro Man isn’t for me. He’s the strong and silent type- it might be a romantic image on film, but it doesn’t look like much fun in real life. A hug from the Marlboro Man would feel like carrying an arm load of sticks and cans- way too boney!

Feb 11, 2012 by in Relaxed and Forward (1 Comments)

Take the Time it Takes

Sometimes we are tempted to rush things along with our horses because we have our own agenda or a client is paying us and they don't want us 'wasting' time and money. Don't fall for lies. Take the time it takes and get the ultimate payoff.

Feb 7, 2012 by in A Horse in Miracles

Horse News: Good and Bad…

It was big news when Moorlands Totalis sold last year. Zenyatta is due to foal soon and the press is waiting. I see Ravel had a big win in Florida recently. Well, I have some really big news for the horse world. And I mean Seriously Giant News.

Feb 3, 2012 by in Relaxed and Forward (2 Comments)

5 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold or Flu

As people continue to live unhealthy lifestyles; eating processed foods, drinking lots of soda and coffee, and not getting enough rest, the more people are experiencing bouts with a cold or flu. Here are some simple, natural ways to fight these.....

Jan 28, 2012 by in Naturally Unbridled

I Have Such Hope for This Species

“She seems kind of flighty and erratic. Doesn’t have the self-respect of a yearling. I don’t trust that kind of mind in a human.”

Jan 28, 2012 by in Relaxed and Forward (1 Comments)

Flying Lessons – Part 4... Cleared for Takeoff

Kristine takes her last lesson for flying certification. She conquers The Devil Fabric, channels Lucille Ball, and spends a little time in Arnold Schwarzenegger's shoes.

Jan 22, 2012 by in A Horse in Miracles

Mixed Emotions

I, like many horse-lovers, had been waiting for War Horse to hit the theaters for months. A group of us who ride together gathered at the theater prior to Christmas. What I hadn’t anticipated were the missed emotions...

Jan 20, 2012 by in Horse Tales & Teachers (7 Comments)

January: The Mourning Month

I’m dragging my feet all the way in from the arena, the ground is dry, the grass is dead and the wind is cold as a slap in the face. Maybe I have an Auld Lang Syne hangover. Mourning and a desire to hibernate go hand in hand in January.

Jan 20, 2012 by in Relaxed and Forward (1 Comments)

Flying Lessons – Part 3

Kristine shoots herself in the foot, hangs from hoops, and learns to take a compliment all in the name of becoming a better reining horse rider and teacher.

Jan 15, 2012 by in A Horse in Miracles

I notice that no one is asking me for beauty tips

I have been blogging along for a couple of years now and I notice that no one is asking me for beauty tips. I wonder why that is?

Jan 13, 2012 by in Relaxed and Forward

Flying Lessons – Part 2

We continue to follow Kristine through her experiences in trapeze class that helps her become a better learner and teacher with horses.

Jan 8, 2012 by in A Horse in Miracles

Absurd Helmet Excuses

I think the gold medal absurd helmet excuse is fear of helmet hair. Really? Bad hair? Have you checked your jacket for horse dander and spit? And what’s that green stuff on your boot?

Jan 6, 2012 by in Relaxed and Forward (2 Comments)

Imagine Your Horse…

I’m not sure why we make the health of our horses a top priority and our own health is viewed an inconvenience. But I know that it’s as common as sore thighs after a long trail ride. With so many things on the to-do list, we just don’t .....

Jan 1, 2012 by in Naturally Unbridled (3 Comments)

Give Peace a Chance– Start in the Barn

I don’t have a solution for world peace, but this is what I have learned in the barn.

Dec 31, 2011 by in Relaxed and Forward (1 Comments)

Flying Lessons

Learning about learning, teaching, and horse training on the flying trapeze.

Dec 31, 2011 by in A Horse in Miracles (2 Comments)

An Everyday Nativity Scene

Of course animals were at the Nativity. They have been watching over us since the beginning of time. And we have been caretakers of animals just as long.

Dec 25, 2011 by in Relaxed and Forward

All I Want for Christmas… (is Thanksgiving.)

I got an advertisement in the mail from a local tack store this week. It was printed to look like a Christmas wish list, personalized with my name at the top. Surprisingly, there was nothing on that alleged list that I actually wanted.

Dec 17, 2011 by in Relaxed and Forward

The Missing Piece

I gave ZZ a big hug and a carrot. I communicated with her praising her wonderful behavior then turned her loose. We headed back to the barn where everyone was standing with their mouths wide open.....

Dec 17, 2011 by in Horse Tales & Teachers

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