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A Journey of Intention Discovered through Horses - Part 8
“Do your best until you know better. Then. when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou It’s mid-January, and I’m chomping at the bit to ride my horses again. It’s been months, I think! The forecast teased me saying around 30F degree temps, but changed it to colder two days later. It turned out to be mid-20’s and windy. Not my thing. I stayed in the house. And now it’s supposed to get even colder again-like single digits and negatives. So, I don’t ride. I stay antsy indoors and I think too much. My physical limitations keep me basically housebound when there’s too much snow or ice or cold.
KJ AartilaPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeTaking on a Chance
As I sit here watching the leaves blow in the wind, the smell of manure potent flowing through the air catching my every breathe. Trying to bring myself to carry on working but I’m so exhausted, exhausted from the heavy lifting, exhausted from the constant battering my body has to take every day, exhausted from frequent weather changes from the bright sun light on a frosty morning to the hail beating down on my back as I’m walking through the fields in what feels like a 500 miles away. Am I just feeling sorry for myself. I don’t know. All these thoughts crashing through my mind wave after wave, why do I feel like this? Is it just this place? Am I actually fine? god I’m getting worked up, calm down, calm down.
Robyn GilesPublished 2 years ago in Petlife- Top Story - December 2021
Join Up
I saw the lanky legged colt with the fire red coat staring at me from the pasture. I was there to buy an adult horse that would be good for my experience level... which was close to zero. However, this little colt demanded my attention and I soon realized that this young, less than spectacular horse was going to be mine. I didn't care that I wouldn't be able to ride him, or that I knew nothing about training a horse; I just knew that this was my horse and I was his person. I saw myself in him... my 12 year old self often felt out of place and without purpose.
A Journey of Intention Discovered Through Horses - Part 7
A Journey of Intention Discovered through Horse – Part 7 Excuse me! Warning: this excerpt is riddled with excuses!
KJ AartilaPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeA Girl and Her Horse
(This is a short character/scene development. How did I do?) The girl pulled on her breeches and paddock boots, along with her favorite warm-weather riding shirt. The sun had risen, but the house was still quiet.
KJ AartilaPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeSavior Self
Since childhood, I’ve been imbued with this inexorable urge to help those in distress or danger. The crazy lady stopping traffic in both directions to carry an angry snapping turtle across the road?
Simple Ways to Improve Your Horsemanship
As an equine behaviour consultant, I encounter many people who are desperate to improve their relationship with their horse. Most equine behavioural problems are complex, with many differential factors at play. The horse may have a medical condition, a specific phobia, or restrictive management, but on top of this, there are often problems with a person's horsemanship.
Corinne McCaffertyPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeA Journey of Intention Discovered through Horses - Part 6
I don’ really have anything new or exciting to report with Blu this month, so I thought I would share an interesting perspective instead. Something I’ve come to appreciate more-and-more over time. I am grateful I had the opportunity to see the legendary horseman, Ray Hunt, in action while at University, but do regret that I didn’t know what a great opportunity it was, so I didn’t take advantage of it like I could have.
KJ AartilaPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeTurning an Eye Loss…
When I found out my Quarter Horse Rolo had Uveitis, glaucoma and a cataract that meant his left eye was going to go completely blind, necessitating a removal of it, I was stunned, even though the eye’s constricted pupil and unnatural lightening had been going on for several months. I winced in sympathy when Dr. Nunnery, the Equine Eye Specialist, told me that in addition to the loss of sight, Rolo was also probably in pain. I stroked his soft eyebrow ridge, and kissed him. I nodded bravely to her and shrugged when we decided the best course of action would be an enucleation. Once she had left, however, I walked Rolo back to his paddock, removed his halter, and then sagged against the barn wall, clutching his lead rope, sobbing.
Cat NeedhamPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeRoyal Robes
Behold the regalness of her Ladyship, Dame Paintbrush! No seriously, she may be under three feet tall at the shoulder but this little gal was large and in charge out at the farm. She ruled her domain well and fairly (though she could always be bribed with some good food), so when it came time provide her Ladyship with new robes nothing short of befitting royalty would do.
A. Yvonne MagnusonPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeDreaming of Wild Horses
This article is in response to Judith Tarr's article “Dreaming of Wild Horses”. Here is the link in case anyone wants to check it out:
A Journey of Intention Discovered through Horses - Part 5
This is the write-up for what was accomplished by me in my horse world this month on the journey to achieving goals. I had to make some choices with intention.
KJ AartilaPublished 2 years ago in Petlife