With horses, plans are always subject to change. The Old Ladies Horse Showing adventures planned for this year have been subject to major changes. Reversals are, of course, part of having horses. I have often commented that the best thing about having children involved with horses is that that it teaches them early to deal […]
And on we go, both burdened and somehow uplifted by memories, while creating more every day. It’s been a hectic week, and a full weekend, especially today, so I will try to catch up. There is, alas, another loss to report. Richard Camp, who was a Bridlespur Hunt Club member, and a friend, has gone
Mistletoe died today. It was not unexpected, but we are very sad. Seems troubles come in clusters, and this year has been a big cluster of difficulties so far. That said, we don’t need sympathy. If you live your life with animals, you will have your heart broken again and again. We know that well,
The Weather App did get the forecast right. It has been a very wet two days. Yesterday, Jane, Harry and I headed west in the rain to visit friends in Columbia Missouri. It was a miserable day, but Harry brought his support dog, Weedy, who guided us through the deluge with calm confidence, and proceeded
Though sometimes the world seems dimmed, life goes on, and the world offers solace. Harry is back in rhythm, and back on his horse. After our trail ride, the horses were rewarded with Spring grass. Stone rolled off lots of winter hair. It’s that shedding time of year. Of course, the horses’ time on grass