Tag Archives: Dinero

Hudson on Happiness…

Dear Jane, I’m totally onboard with our fitness plan.  I love to be super fit, love to go, love to show off my stamina.  Please do not take this as a “back off” letter. I’m thrilled – and astonished – … Continue reading

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The Trouble With a Good Rope Horse? He’s Good With Rope.

After the second big lock-picking escape in which Hudson stole Dinero and himself, my thinking changed. I saw George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Think Ocean’s 243: Hudson starring as George Clooney, Dinero as Brad Pitt. Between the two of them, … Continue reading

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

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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Horses Know. And They Kindly Provide.

I think Hudson and Dinero know I am in trouble, and are deliberately providing me with humorous entertainment. First, you need to understand the difference in personality between Dinero and Hudson. Hudson: Mr. Spock. He studies the Human Condition, and … Continue reading

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The Difference Between Dinero and Hudson

Dinero posing: Hudson posing: This is what I did: Dinero? I said, I’m gonna take your picture now, put your ears forward, K? He stood like that for five minutes while I shot him from different angles. Hudson? I said, … Continue reading

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What Do Horses Think About?

So we do not have to strain our puny human brains attempting the mind-melds horses find so normal, Hudson has filmed this short video to answer that question on a personal level: (volume on, if you want his audio track)

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Run Like the Wind!

A cold stiff wind swept down from Alaska. Trees bent over, wires swayed, barn roofs groaned, moaned and made scary noises.  The wind was blowing hard enough to roll the gravel down the driveway. I had to lean into it … Continue reading

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Windex Does Strange Things to Your Brain…

If you missed yesterday’s post, read it here. It’s good background info. Bella hurt her back, so I’ve ponied or ridden Dinero often, so she can heal. He’s a doll, it’s very fun.  I love to watch the boys tease … Continue reading

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Last of the Spring Cattle Drives

Photos from Bella, since we didn’t get to go. Now I know what she meant when she said it’s steep, rocky, and brushy. Thanks, Bella. The view is awesome. Glad you had your phone, and were high enough for a … Continue reading

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Who Turned Off the Rain?

And is it okay if I kiss your feet? Today the Universe looked around, said “Fine. Enough with the rain, already.” and flipped the “Spring” switch. It was only two days ago I was crawling underneath my house in four … Continue reading

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