My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Unlike Zelda, whose black coat fades out during the summer, Freedom seems to absorb the sunlight and store it in his coat. He gleams. He exudes the golden light of high summer. And it’s not because I spend a lot of time grooming him. Mr. “Don’t Touch Me” wouldn’t stand for that. I’m lucky if […]
Read MoreIt was time for Zelda to get a beauty treatment. She’s a pretty girl but the unkempt look wasn’t showing her best side. I love my thinning comb. In just a few minutes Zelda went from shaggy to chic. It’s amazing how much easier this than using the traditional “pulling” technique. I ended up with […]
Read MoreHow could you not love Curly? She looks like a cuddly stuffed toy with her long eyelashes and Bashkir Curly coat. My daughter loved Curly when she was younger because Curly was so gentle. Horse love Curly, too — she is the “go to” horse for all our newcomers, making them feel at home. Curly […]
Read MoreFreedom is recovering well from his cribbing collar rubs. He now lets me touch them (yay!) which means it’s easier to apply a salve. A friend loaned me a spray on herbal product that was very helpful at the beginning since there was no way I could actually touch him behind the poll. I wasn’t […]
Read MoreThe snow is almost gone and it’s starting to feel like spring. When I was out riding yesterday I saw a pair of swans fly down and land in the pond and the air is full of the music of bird song. With the warmer weather comes the dilemma of spring weather: hair. The horses […]
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