Tag Archives: Training

Let The Human Training Commence!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Dear Equines and assorted Bipeds, I was invited to a St. Patrick’s Day party in tack room #2.  My human was unable to attend, so I stepped up, and fulfilled her social obligations. Jane owes me. Am I right, or … Continue reading →

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When Your Horse Is Smarter Than You…

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

You get trained.  Well Trained. I take some comfort that I know I’ve been trained. It only takes me hours to figure it out. Returning Hudson back to his paddock, I stopped short and smacked myself on the forehead with … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: In Which Murphy says “Phhhbbbbbt….”

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Daisy, Shaun and I walk the short hill to the winter paddock.  We startle a heron on the way past the lake. We chat and hike. It’s warm.  Sunny.  Strangely spring-like. Daisy calls Murphy, and he begins to walk down … Continue reading →

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New Study of Human/Horse Bonding: Horses Remember

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

From Discovery News, by Jennifer Viegas: HORSES NEVER FORGET HUMAN FRIENDS Horses not only remember people who have treated them well, they also understand words better than expected, research shows…. (click on link to read article) Check it out, it’s … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: In Which We Ace a Step Up Trailer

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Murphy is proving to be incredibly sensible, thoughtful, and courageous.  Hudson says it’s because they’re related. (Hudson is convinced their identical twin whorls make them blood relatives. Oh, brother…) We used a step up this time, since that is the … 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: In Which We Are Super Foal, Able to Leap…Wait…is this Wet?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Super Foal or convenient mobile clothesline.  You decide! Torment Sacking out begins early when your mom is Daisy. And you have a kabillion Aunties hovering, ready to decorate help. His color is still up in the air. He’s red bay for … Continue reading →

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Hudson, Here. You Have No Idea What I Put Up With…

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Hudson, here, hacking into the blog.  Tip of the carrot to Smokey; thank you my lady, for tiptoeing on the keyboard. Jane’s been tending to a sick family member, barfing (whatever THAT is) dog, and healing the wheeled box that … 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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