Hoar Frost
I went out to check on the horses this morning. We have a heavy hoar frost and everything looks so pretty with its coating of ice. I thought I’d try…
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We got to enjoy a wonderful riding lesson yesterday. We are lucky to have a very good instructor who specializes in working with children who is close enough to be…
Read moreListening
On the way out he protested softly. I turned up the gravel lane on the way out to the pasture. He stopped. Pointing his body on past the lane towards…
Read moreGood Horses
Three rides, three days in a row. I only got to ride one of those but at least we’re getting out with the horses. Today we saddled Lady for my…
Read moreChristmas Reins
This kid. This mare! She’s amazing. There have been moments as children’s interest wains, that I’ve wondered is we did the right thing getting her. Maybe she should go on…
Read moreFor The Academy, Lady Target Training
It’s fun to share exciting videos of our horses doing great things. That doesn’t mean we don’t all spend lots of time doing the basics. Lady is my children’s horse.…
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Who can find a woman of worth? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 I did like this particular version for this purpose. A good woman or a…
Read moreA Little Backwards
We seem to have a new preferred riding style around here right now. Not sure why. It’s apparently more fun this way. For the Goblin Child. 8 always wants to…
Read moreWrong Horse
Apparently I’ve been figuring this horse thing wrong. I’ve been trying to find horses for everyone. Lady is a perfect match for a delicate little girl. The delicate little girl…
Read moreKids Horses
Many years ago I was on a trail ride, a big trail ride. One of those week long ones with hundreds of horses and riders. Sometimes along the way people…
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