The Search Continues-Prospect #4- “Shay”
I think this mare was found by one of the” in search of ads” that we have floating around in facebook groups. Her name is Shay, she is a 15-year-old, supposedly Saddlebred mare. She was about 15 hands and liver chestnut. Solidly built, with good strong looking feet. History From Owners The owners said they … Continue reading The Search Continues-Prospect #4- “Shay”
Lesson Horse Search: Horse #3 “River”
River I found this little gray advertised online. She had a great ad, describing her as quiet and having good potential to be a good first horse for someone. To me, that was a good sign that she could possibly be a good lesson prospect! So, off we went. History And Info From Owners River … Continue reading Lesson Horse Search: Horse #3 “River”
Baby Horse Facts
Inspired by a lesson we did at our school break camp yesterday. Spring is the time for baby animal right? No better time than that to talk about baby horses! Here are some facts on baby horses you may or may not have known! Enjoy Baby Horse Facts Terminology A foal is a baby horse. … Continue reading Baby Horse Facts
Lesson Horse Search: Horse #2 “Truckstop Vicki” AKA Beauty
“Truckstop Vicki” known to her friends as Beauty is a jockey club registered TB mare. She is 20 years old and stands at about 15.3 hands. Age Twenty years old is not the age range I am ideally looking for. I can honestly say though that this mare did not look or act her age. … Continue reading Lesson Horse Search: Horse #2 “Truckstop Vicki” AKA Beauty
What It Feels Like Living With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
I feel like it is super important for me to at least try and explain what it feels like to be a TBI patient having to go out in crowded places or situations. Places like restaurants, stores or even parties. Our Brains Get Tired More Easily Our brains get tired more easily than yours do. … Continue reading What It Feels Like Living With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Book Review: “Know Better, To Do Better” By Denny Emmerson
Denny Emmerson is widely known in the horse community as a trainer, coach, and eventer. It seems the more I read about him, the more it seems like he has been there and done that. Not just in event riding, but in the horse world in general! I have always loved the way that Denny … Continue reading Book Review: “Know Better, To Do Better” By Denny Emmerson
Quotes To Ponder For The Week
Quotes For My TBI Tribe ” Be gentle with yourself, you are doing the best you can” “No one is guaranteed a tomorrow, not me, not you,not a person with cancer, so let’s make the best of today” “Your illness does not define you. Your strength and courage does.” “Life is a incredible disease” “You … Continue reading Quotes To Ponder For The Week
Lesson Horse Search: Horse #1 “Gracie”
We have come to the hard realization around the barn that we need another horse or pony preferable both if we can find them in the budget. Our lesson program and summer camp program has grown substantially. Most of our current horses are older and beginning to have trouble holding up to the workload we … Continue reading Lesson Horse Search: Horse #1 “Gracie”
Jump Start On May Bullet Journal Layouts
Yesterday, I decided I wanted to get started on my May bullet journal layouts. The layout for daily pages that I’m currently using is working well. I figured that since I’m still new to bullet journals I would change it up anyway. That way I can try new things for a while so I can … Continue reading Jump Start On May Bullet Journal Layouts
My Daily Exercise Routine (TBI Style)
For those of my readers who are traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, I thought you might benefit from hearing about what my exercise routine is. Keep in mind, that it has been over a year since my accident. For me, this is a strenuous exercise routine. When I first started PT, I could hardly hold … Continue reading My Daily Exercise Routine (TBI Style)