Yup, one of the joys of owning a gelding is cleaning his sheath. And double yup. I never thought I’d write a post about this topic. It’s all about Bliss with horses! For my friends …
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Today’s Wildlife Sighting while Horseback Riding
Here’s today’s wildlife sighting while I was horseback riding: a mama raccoon and her three kits. I decided to get Cajun out for a short ride today to give him a break after being inside …
39 Things You’ll Never Hear a Horsewoman Say!
There are some things that only another horsewoman can understand, and today I bring you 39 things you’ll never hear a horsewoman say! Only another horsewoman understands how we’re not afraid to get our hands …
4 Myths about Women who Love Horses
Today’s topic is 4 myths about women who love horses. When I wrote the post 9 Myths about Horseback Riding, I knew I’d have to follow it up with a post about horsewomen and their …
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
2020 has been a tough year all around. Whether it’s illness or unemployment brought on from the coronavirus pandemic, or something else, let’s all hope for a better and brighter 2021! Today’s post features some …
9 Myths about Horseback Riding
Today’s blog post title, 9 Myths about Horseback Riding, is inspired by the myths that horse lovers come up against from non-horsey people. How do I describe the bliss when I’m riding a horse? I’m …
Cajun is Sweet 16!
In 2004 I bought a gorgeous, grey mare, Velvet, and a few weeks later on May 22, 2004, she gave birth to a long-legged chestnut colt. And, yes, I knew she was pregnant when I …
Owning a Horse on a Budget
Most people own horses as a hobby. For pleasure riding. We don’t make money from our horses. Nor, do we buy horses for the possibility of making money from them. Horses can be an expensive …
Bliss with Horses
“You’re not getting any exercise. You’re just sitting there and the horse is doing all the work!” Decades later I can still hear my mother mocking me as she stood safely several feet back from …
The Invasion of the Burdocks
Every day when I visit the farm where I board my horse, I hate seeing burdocks tangled in his forelock, mane, and tail. It seems no matter how many times I tell the horses to …