In which I share good news about Rocky’s convalescence, as the sprain is almost healed and we are about to move forward, literally.
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Wild wild horses couldn’t drag me away / Wild wild horses we’ll ride them someday
Posted on May 4, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
Firecracker
Posted on April 30, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
Rock is so ready to gallop, buck, rear, play. I ache, keeping him at a walk, but I know full well that overdoing it when your sprain is only mostly better just sets you back longer. Lately he has been full of himself, using any excuse to spook and attempt to leap about, disrespectful like [...]
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Tendons in, shin bones out, tendons in, shin bones out, tendons…
Posted on April 8, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I give a micro update on Rocky’s excellent progress.
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Salsa and Rocky update, plus: More about the yoga breathing and wellness training
Posted on March 13, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I make much out of nothing — that is, nothing dramatic has happened, and I make much of it.
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Rocky is recovering well
Posted on March 11, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I give a brief update on Rocky’s health and recovery.
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“Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength; he goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.” JOB 39:19-22
Posted on March 10, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I share my field promotion from apprentice to journeyman.
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And the sun comes out
Posted on February 15, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I write up a tiny percentage of the horse happenings of the past few weeks.
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How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees? ~ Shakespeare
Posted on February 1, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I update everyone on Rocky’s improved status and show off Jan’s ability to wrap a leg well even on her first try.
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It’s a wrap
Posted on January 28, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I go into excruciating detail about my first standing wrap around an injured leg.
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It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech ~ Mark Twain
Posted on January 5, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I ramble a bit about the past month’s adventures: walks, undemanding time, vets, and school.
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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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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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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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