Posted on July 31, 2009 by Wendy
1. Sometimes it rains.
2. Riding tired is no fun.
3. When my horse is suffering, I cry a lot in between ministrations, and sometimes during.
4. Hatching chicks can make a dreary day full of suspense.
5. There is such a thing as too much rain.
6. Some decisions can wait.
7. The fastest way to get my husband to [...]
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Posted on July 30, 2009 by Wendy
Vermont horse news brief.
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Posted on July 28, 2009 by Wendy
How do horses learn, and why? And how can this help me meet the goals I have for me and my horse? I don’t have anywhere near the answers, but I have some obervations to keep the conversation going…feel free to have a look around my blog.
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Posted on July 27, 2009 by Wendy
Guidence, Security, Companionship…face the fear together, and watch the trust deepen.
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Posted on July 26, 2009 by Wendy
Canon, the hero, saves the day; and Hope takes another significant step on the training ladder!
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