Sound Health

Gag Bits, Mouth Shutters, and Martingales, Oh My!

Sun, 13 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Learning to stop or slow down our horses with slack in the reins goes against most of the training we see. But it is through release, not confining equipment, that we achieve the best results with our horses no matter what discipline we ride.

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.

7 Natural Health Tips for Horse & Human

Wed, 09 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT

One little trick I’ve learned is that if I teach people about natural things they can do to make their horse healthier, they might apply those tools to their own lives. So here are 7 simple natural health tips for horse and human alike!

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.

It’s All About the Cake

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Eighteen months ago was an incredibly low-point for me. Lower even than when my Ex abandoned me in the mountains just after moving here, which led to our divorce after 29 years together – that kind of low.

A Happy Moment with Fish

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

I find the human perspective utterly mind-boggling. We seem unable to grasp the notion that we too are just more animals on this lovely planet. I believe we share far more with our earthly comrades then we have yet to acknowledge.

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.

The Hardest Part

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:30:00 GMT

The biggest misunderstanding I hear is that people think working with horses in this more refined way takes more time. I suppose in the beginning stages it seems like it does. But you need to consider your return on investment.

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.

To Heal or Not To Heal - Part Two

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:30:00 GMT

One Sunday in the fall, I had a sense that something was amiss with Azillian. I wasn’t sure what, just something. I was unaware back then of my abilities in communication and that I was an empath – I feel what others feel.

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.