In which I contrast my previous homecoming with yesterday’s and see clearly how to put the relationship first.
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Stolen laptop has ponies, not porn
Posted on October 31, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I note that my laptop was stolen and that my horse is now 100 percent night-blind, but I’m home and all is well.
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Salsa’s Unexpectedly Excellent Session
Posted on October 27, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I describe a walk and liberty play session with Salsa, and we share A Moment.
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RBI + ENFP = Partnership? Let’s hope so
Posted on October 26, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I begin to explore our relationship in terms of an RBI/ENFP partnership.
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It’s not about the…
Posted on October 25, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
A brief (really!) observation about ‘it’s not about the…’
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From ‘oh no’ to ‘oh boy’
Posted on October 23, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I confess to worries that Rocky will never be serviceably sound, but trying to accept it if that’s how it has to be.
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Graphic reasons to get dental care for your horse
Posted on October 22, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I discuss the state of Salsa’s mouth and what it means for his attitude; plus, before and after photos hidden after the jump for those who want to see.
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R E S P E C T find out what it means to me
Posted on October 21, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I muse upon the meaning of respect, and what I need to do to increase the respect from both horses, respectfully.
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On the road again
Posted on October 13, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
Seth says Jedi is napping by the wood-burning stove, and Leslie’s got the horses and guinea pigs taken care of, and I’m about to hit the sack, and I realized that I needed the ritual of horseblogging to relax enough to get to sleep. I’m out here in Raleigh for my day job and I [...]
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Salsa was a champ with the farrier; plus, Rockstar stuck to me
Posted on October 9, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I count some blessings.
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OK so this is cool
Posted on October 9, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
As Salsa got in and out of the trailer on his own today, with me standing to the side and just sort of gesturing and running a load/unload video loop in my head, I realized that I get some credit for this. The first time he loaded with the divider up — it’s a two [...]
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Waning Gibbous 83 Percent of Full
Posted on October 7, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I reflect on qualities of horsewomen, getting out the door, and the future.
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Energy and persistence conquer all things ~ Ben Franklin
Posted on October 5, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I report on a good horse day, and as I write, realize that I did quite a few things right tonight.
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Principle #5: The attitude of justice is effective
Posted on October 4, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
The attitude of juh-wuh? This one means “trust, but be ready to correct, no more one than the other.” Trust your horse to do his job, and if he makes a mistake, help him: answer his question, bring him in for reassurance and try again, ask for the gait again, or whatever is appropriate for [...]
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No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses ~ Herman Melville
Posted on October 2, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I describe a normal evening of on-line practice and the realization that once again, I wasn’t going to get to ride.
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