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Greetings from Africa

Bill had a trip to Africa scheduled for 2014 with his best friend since high school and university, Jim. BUT a few weeks before the adventure was to begin Jim had a stroke, then died within a few days. That …

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And Then There Were None

So this was my first chance to see Luc since returning from my amazing trip to Florida, and I have to say, he put a smile on my face and warmed my heart – which I needed since it’s official, …

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Leaps and Bounds with U

It is hard to believe it has been almost a year since ‘U’ came to live with me. It has been so wonderful to watch him change from a sullen, depressed horse that would stand in the back corner of …

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Inspired Movie Making

Amy Harris sent us a video from Ireland. It was the 30th anniversary of a company that makes horse blankets and they decided to have a few horses consult with them. This video got me thinking, it’s high time for …

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How Long Are Those Ears?

Marie-Lynn Hammond just bought a Canadian mare and commented on the length of the mare’s ears. I countered with “I’ll measure Spring Song’s ears!!!! They are a bit long…”

I haven’t heard from Marie-Lynn on the length of her ma

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The Happiest Place on Earth

I flew south to Florida this week to spend my valuable vacation time in the happiest place on Earth. No, not Disneyworld – Dover! It seems a little silly to be so irrationally excited to be hitting up tack stores …

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More About Soaking Hay

There is ample research available regarding the benefits of soaking hay: 1) to reduce water soluble carbohydrate content for horses that may be sensitive to sugars, such as those with insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome or polysaccharide

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Shuffling Along

This week’s ride wasn’t really a ride. It was more of a shuffle. As in instead of moving forward, Luc and I just shuffled along pretending to be going forward. The heavy dew meant it was too wet to ride …