Tag Archives: Barn Culture

In Which Jane Remembers Why the Real Horse is Better than the Dream Horse

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Before Hudson, I would go to Tiny when I was upset, and he would “hug” me. If I stood at his neck or shoulder, he’d try to bend his head and neck to wrap around my body.  Tiny’s affection saved … Continue reading →

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In Which Jane Does a Little Mowing, and Hudson Runs Away From Home

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

I printed out this visual aide and took it with me to the barn. Left to my care-free, easy-going, eyeball-it devices, Hudson could easily have been clipped into a Standard Poodle finish. I Googled clipping to brush up on body … Continue reading →

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Every Horse-Crazy Kid’s Dream…

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

I love artists who think BIG: Finding shade in a meadow near Doellstaedt, central Germany. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

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Murphy Monday: Murphy’s Meet and Greet

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

It’s almost weaning time. Murphy has a meet and greet with Uncle Melody.  If they like each other, Murphy might move in. There is no tension, just curiosity. Then…grooming…? Really? Strike that. Why am I surprised? Melody is calm, stable, … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: In Which We Rest…

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

Murphy is resting from all the recent excitement. What better way than to sleep within one’s breakfast? Wake up. Eat. Zzzzzzzzzz…. Wake up. Eat some more… What better way to handle life as it happens, than surrounded by food? (I believe … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: In Which We Discover a Slight Oversight and Meet a New Blogger!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Daisy and I were quiet, watching Murphyvision. Barbie and Murphy were eating: my brain began marching images of junk food past my inner vision. I look at Daisy, she’s probably thinking about something more interesting. Gourmet food, minimum. I sigh. … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: Murphy Goes to Kindergarten

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Barbie told Murphy he was getting something all his own.  It was a surprise.  Murphy hung out at the gate, bugging her. What is it?  Can I eat it? Does it run? How can it be all mine?!? We share … Continue reading →

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The Awful Little Voice

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

You don’t know what you’re doing.  Ha. You are  so ____! Fill in the blank with your Awful Little Voice’s favorite dig. My Awful Little Voice got out of control.  It became a threatening, seven-headed, sword bearing monster – that … Continue reading →

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Why Asking Self to “Make a Top Ten List of Things to do this Summer”, is Useless

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Ride Ride Ride bareback Hang out with horses Ride Ride backwards Ride Trail Ride Hang out with horses and friends at same time. Bonus: add food. RIDE Make a top ten list of things to do this summer, was the WordPress PostaDay … Continue reading →

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Another Paddock Heard From…

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Dear Jane, You may remember me? We met many years ago. This is your horse, Hudson. As an extra incentive to get you to hang out with me, I’d like to point out that I have dirt on my butt. … Continue reading →

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