It’s always changing
Life at the stables is always changing. Some changes are small, some are big, but if they are made to benefit the horses it's hard to find anything to complain about.
What feeds your soul?
Do you have something in your life that feeds your soul? Something that helps to keep you centered, gives you joy, allows you to truly be "in the...
Trailers well, good for vet, farrier..
Trailers well, good for vet, farrier, stands, ties, bathes ...
That's something I see in almost every single advert for horses for sale.
And it's great, as far as it goes.
Teach your horse to ground tie – a VERY good idea!
I have gotten to the point where my arthritis is bad enough to make it very difficult to get on to Chips. Once I’m on, I’m OK, but it’s that first step that’s a doozy!
About older riders
I prefer to be called a "vintage" rider but the fact remains, I am probably the oldest person riding at the barn where I keep my horse.
Huh. I almost wrote "who still rides" but I just don't like the implication that it's some kind of amazing accomplishment to "still" be riding at my age.
“They can tell you’re afraid”
I wish I had a dollar for every time someone tells me flat out that they know horses can sense fear in humans and take advantage of it to behave badly.
Usually it's someone who says with a certain amount of pride " I rode a horse once - but never again!".