Tag Archives: Responsibility

Celebrating Annie

Posted on November 30, 2011 by theliteraryhorse

This is the story of the life of Annie. It’s also the story of what happens when a chain of people care, and make the effort to do the right thing. It started with Kimberly, who noticed a dirty, scrawny, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Life, Photos | Tagged Annie, Daisy, Life, Pets, Responsibility | 26 Comments

Waving the Magic Wand

Posted on March 9, 2011 by theliteraryhorse

With thanks to Kate for a great post (go read!) at A Year With Horses. How I came to hate Linda Tellington-Jones for no good reason: I signed up to volunteer for a NARA certified physical therapist in a Hippo … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Hot Walker Turns, Getting Serious, Horse, Life, postaday2011, Riding | Tagged Barn Culture, Horse Trailer, Horses, postaday2011, Responsibility, Training | 11 Comments

As the Hot Walker Turns: Episode 1

Posted on July 8, 2010 by theliteraryhorse

These are the days of our lives… Hudson Retires The chiropractor looked at Bella after adjusting Hudson’s shoulder again. ”Go ahead and finish out the season, we can keep him going that long.” Red Flag. We can keep him going … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Hot Walker Turns, Barn Culture, Dressage, Friendship, Getting Serious, Horse, Riding | Tagged Barn Culture, Bella, Dinero, Dressage, Friendship, Horses, Hudson, Injury, Responsibility, Roping | 8 Comments

Why Horses: When Horses Love The Work

Posted on November 25, 2009 by theliteraryhorse

WHW? I love when you KNOW your horse is enjoying the ride as much as you are, possibly more. Continue reading →

Posted in Barn Culture, Horse, Photos, Riding | Tagged Horses, Memorial Roping, Photo, Photos, Responsibility, Roping, Tim Sturm, Why Horses Wednesday | 9 Comments

Scary Halloween Post

Posted on October 29, 2009 by theliteraryhorse

Link to scary jumping video. NOT funny. Hard to watch, be prepared. Continue reading →

Posted in Barn Culture, Getting Serious, Horse, Riding | Tagged Barn Culture, Horses, Injury, Jumping, Responsibility, Safety, Video | 8 Comments

Sometimes You’re the Windshield…

Posted on October 6, 2009 by theliteraryhorse

I went. I rode. I hobbled to car. I may sleep in the hot tub, if I can make it there… Continue reading →

Posted in Barn Culture, Dressage, Horse, Humor, Riding | Tagged Barn Culture, Dressage, Horses, Hudson, Humor, Pops, Responsibility, Tiny | 11 Comments

Book Review: The Adult Rider by Sarah Montague

Posted on July 21, 2009 by theliteraryhorse

I told ya. Get out your wallets for this one. You’re going to want it if you’re starting over again, starting for the first time, or helping out an overwhelmed friend or new barn mate. Continue reading →

Posted in Barn Culture, Book Review, Dressage, Getting Serious, Horse, Riding | Tagged Barn Culture, Book Review, Dressage, Horses, Responsibility, Sarah Montague, The Adult Rider | 2 Comments

The Royal We

Posted on June 29, 2009 by theliteraryhorse

Ahhhhh….I can’t keep up! And I was dumb! And I might (cringe) be dumb again! And there’s french toast to make! Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Serious, Horse, Humor | Tagged French Toast Friday, Fyvie, Horses, Humor, Kids, Life, Prince Edward, Responsibility | 7 Comments

Serious Sweepings

Posted on June 2, 2009 by theliteraryhorse

Not funny. The chapter in which we clarify play and harm, and haul the boys into the corner with dunce caps. And are upset about what made us haul them in. Oh and the one in which we get to say, “HEY, we’re still married! YAY!” Continue reading →