Half a Cup is Better than No Cup

My aunt referenced the title of this post in a phone message she left for me about how glad she was that we were able to connect on a recent visit, even though it was only for a few hours.  Her message couldn’t have come at a better time.  I was grateful for it for [...]

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Leftovers

Let’s face it: We all have the best of intentions when we bring home leftovers from a restaurant. But sometimes—most of the time–they get shoved to the back of the fridge and forgotten. Sadly, the same is true for many senior horses and those retired from riding. We owners are full of good intentions, but [...]

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A Little More You

I happened to be reflecting on what to cover in my post when Little Big Town’s song came on inducing images of Linda Parelli and Remmer jumping bareback and bridle less over picnic tables. That takes commitment. And as the Volunteer Coordinator at People Helping Horses I know a thing or two about commitment.

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Celebrate the Horse Experience

I slowly mounted the steps into the stands of the arena and felt my breath catch in my throat. I was greeted first not by a voice of instruction blaring over a loudspeaker from a trainer, but instead by the sight of five horses’ manes billowing behind them as they ran. Few things in this [...]

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At any other barn, he wouldn’t have made it this far…

Inaugural Tuff ride today! I hesitated, but Cowboy urged me on… only his second day being ridden since he was awarded a clean bill of health. That’s one year of inactivity which, for a horse, is not good. But you wouldn’t know it, watching him out there today. At certain moments, such as walking into [...]

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