In which I describe the fourth session of Operation Ride Bicycle in the Pasture.
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When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. ~H.G. Wells
Posted on June 25, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I continue the adventure of combining cycling and horses.
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Operation Bicycle: Day 2, plus a follow-up with the healer
Posted on June 23, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
Bicycle races are coming your way So forget all your duties oh yeah! Fat bottomed girls they’ll be riding today So look out for those beauties oh yeah On your marks get set go Bicycle race bicycle race bicycle race Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle ~ Queen/Freddie Mercury I was feeling [...]
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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving – Albert Einstein
Posted on June 22, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I relate the new experience of bicycling in the back 40 and an hour of family time, all three of us content.
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It’s nice to be bored
Posted on June 21, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I confess a “silly” fear and an appreciation of what it means to be bored.
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Straight from the horse’s mouth…
Posted on June 17, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I transcribe some of the highlights of our conversation and health issues discovered through the animal communicator.
Filed under: Health, Language, Love | Tagged: animal communicator, body work, energy work, kinesthesiology | 5 Comments »
Calm of mind, all passion spent ~ John Milton
Posted on June 15, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I detail our session tonight in light of Linda’s recent article about developing a calm, trusting, motivated, and willingly obedient partner.
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Practicing draw felt like reinforcing drive…with Rock at the wheel
Posted on June 12, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I recount an unsatisfactory homework session, finding the positives and trying to admit the negatives too.
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Rocky goes quadpolar for our lesson
Posted on June 11, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
I understand that exuberance can be a little scary at first. — Erin Murphy, Equine Partners, Inc. Rocky started out at liberty by racing around the arena, bucking and snaking his neck, totally disrespectful of anything mere humans might want. Obviously he’s no longer too footsore to play, and it was great to see him [...]
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Who abducted the fireplug and replaced him with this firecracker?
Posted on June 4, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I describe a horsemanship lesson unlike any I’ve ever had.
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