It was time to let Javalin get a new friend in his paddock. A couple of years ago, I introduced Javalin to you in Free Spirit. Since that time, Javalin has had a solitary paddock mate and he loves to have friends. Enter Steele, a younger thoroughbred that […]
Having to wait for a delivery today, I had to entertain myself at home. Luckily there is a small family of House Wrens that I wanted to capture, so heading outside I went below the Magnolia tree where their home is. Making a racket, quite displeased that I […]
“Spend time in a flower garden. Stay there as long as you wish, but make sure your visit is long enough to take in the various charms that the world of blossoms and petals provides. You can sit in a chair or on the grass, lie down looking […]
Tucked in a little corner along the bulkhead a Canadian goose couple have decided to set up house. With Mother Goose sitting on the next, keeping her eggs warm and safe, and Papa Goose close by for protection. Upon approach, he began to hiss, warning for me to […]
The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen. Ralph Marston
It’s all about creating a balance in your life. Balance in all aspects of your life. Creating an environment where you can work hard and play hard. Always make sure you plan how you spend your time, so that you can maximize the amount of time you can […]
“Equestrian art, perhaps more than any other, is closely related to the wisdom of life. Many of the same principles may be applied as a line of conduct to follow. The horse teaches us self-control, constancy and the ability to understand what goes on in the mind and […]
From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a horse”. Or,” that’s a lot of money for just a horse.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a horse.” Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a horse,” […]
“If the art were not so difficult we would have plenty of good riders and excellently ridden horses, but as it is the art requires, in addition to everything else, character traits that are not combined in everyone: inexhaustible patience, firm perseverance under stress, courage combined with quiet […]
In writing Hoofbeats, I’m finding it interesting how I intend to talk about one thing, but the words seem to flow in a different direction. Yesterday I really wanted to start talking about fear. However, I realized that without patience and kindness, there is no hope to overcome […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 