RSS Feed- Millie’s First Trail Ride August 2, 2012We did it. A good friend, Kathy, contacted me on Facebook last week and invited me to stay with her at a local state park, Potato Creek, for the weekend. I hemmed and hawed and finally realized that I was … Continue reading →Epona's Chosen
- A Little Good News July 8, 2012It seems like every time I check the news there is something else bitter, sad, or frustrating. Imagine my happiness when I stumbled across this report recently in our local news: http://www.wndu.com/news/indiana/headlines/Horse_rescued_from_Ind_railway_bridge_gives_birth_161538995.html Evidently a mare was spooked by fireworks this … Continue reading →Epona's Chosen
- When It’s Hot, It’s Hot July 3, 2012Dear Mother Nature, While I have always had a deep appreciation for the wonders you offer to us, I can’t help but notice that you may have forgotten to turn off the oven when you went on vacation. I don’t … Continue reading →Epona's Chosen
- To the Top of the Trailer, and Beyond!!!! June 23, 2012Monty Roberts cancelled his appearance at the Tennessee Walking Horses of Today Equine Conference. Evidently his sponsors (amid numerous letters from concerned parties) decided that they would prefer that he stay very far away from the soring issues that are … Continue reading →Epona's Chosen
- What We Do for Love (of Showing). June 21, 2012I was recently told by a judge, trainer, and excellent showman that showing was “an expensive way to be miserable.” After considering his words carefully, I must agree. While some of us truly love the show atmosphere, and the joy … Continue reading →Epona's Chosen
- Millie’s First Trail Ride August 2, 2012
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Category Archives: Millie and Willy
The Camera Adds Ten Pounds
Or in the case of Millie and Willy, maybe more like one hundred pounds. Susie Lones and the other ladies of Robinette Farms had done a nice job of taking care of the two horses during quarantine, which actually made … Continue reading
The “Come from Far Away” Horses
Many years ago, I was known as the kid who read books. By the time I was through 6th grade, I had read every book worth reading in the middle school library. By the time I arrived to the high … Continue reading
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let go of your hair!
I know horse owners who spend hours every week primping, grooming, and generally styling their horses. I highly suspect it’s a type of hobby or enjoyment, like girls who spend hours braiding, curling and styling each others’ hair during sleepovers. … Continue reading
Turn on the Heat!
I’m not big into blanketing my horses. In fact, I was almost eighteen years old before I ever blanketed one of my horses. In that case, it was an appaloosa gelding I had bought who quite simply refused to grow … Continue reading
Farrier Treatment 101
When Millie and Will arrived, it quickly became obvious that I needed my farrier out ASAP. The two horses had successfully managed to split their hoof styles; Millie had enough toe for two horses, while Will had chosen to break … Continue reading
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