You probably already know that all Thoroughbred race horses in the northern hemisphere share a birthday on January 1 (It has to do with wanting a uniform way to classify race horses by age. Here’s an explanation if you...
When Helen Yakin Palmer's mare underwent colic surgery last fall, there was no shortage of fear and worry. But she didn't have to shoulder it alone. From the time the horse went into surgery and through the long, frustration-fraught...
If you live somewhere with snowy winters, you’ve likely gotten your vehicle stuck in the snow – or you know someone who has. At the very least, you’ve seen a stranger stuck in the snow. While there are various...
Life is so interesting sometimes. Certain events happen and, at the time, they may not mean much, but in looking back, you realize that something was at work; call it a higher power, karma, divine intervention—whatever it is, it’s...
Looking for some inspiration when you hit the gym? Here are some workouts you can do at home, the barn or at the gym to help kick your fitness resolutions back into gear.
Workout #1
3 Rounds – 60 Seconds each*...
January 22, 2016Dear Diary,I've decided to set some goals for myself. I think you're supposed to do that on New Year’s Day, but I was too busy that day - a crow flew into my pasture and I had...
I’m not sure what, if anything, is cuter than a miniature therapy horse off work on a snow day. The hard-working minis of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses live in forever homes on private farms. The organization’s tiny therapy...
Like many people who enjoy a particular hobby or lifestyle, horse enthusiasts sometimes need—and many times simply want—to purchase new gear and accessories. Maybe your fencing is starting to show signs of age, or perhaps you’d like to have...
Ah, January. The first, hope-filled month of a newborn year. The air is cold and fresh, holiday-gifted breeches are still crisp, and pledges to do more no-stirrups work are still mercifully unsullied by mid-year sloth.I’ve never been a...
New year, new you—that worn out cliché we hear every January is enough to drive people bonkers. However, I am loath to admit this saying has at least a smidgen of truth to it, at least for me. I’m...
