Horses: Vow of Poverty or Stupidity?

February 22, 2010

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been part of several conversations that reminded me of the inherent dangers of our sport. It’s not the physical danger; it’s the threat of complete financial ruin. Read the rest of this story on Chronicle of the Horse. Admit it, you know what I’m talking about. Here’s a link […]

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Barn Manners: When a horse dies…

February 17, 2010

Question: A horse in our barn died this week, very unexpectedly. I’m not really close with the boarder, but I feel really bad and want to do or say something. Any suggestions? Answer: Yikes. Many of us have lived through this one, including Jennie Brannigan, who recently lost her beloved mount Cooper. A lot of […]

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When winter kicks your butt…..

February 15, 2010

To my friends in the south—you’ve been hammered. Dumped on. Kicked. Slapped silly by Mother Nature. I know you’re not used to three feet of snow. The demands it suddenly creates in your life seem insurmountable. I’ve been reading the blog posts from Lauren Sprieser, Sara Lieser and Jennie Brannigan and truly, they have my […]

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Seeking awkward horse show photos…..and other forms of horsey humor.

February 12, 2010

I’ve written about this today on Chronicle of the Horse, too. There’s a web site that is so simple, so straightforward, so universal of the human experience and so hysterical that it is comedic genius. Check it out:  Awkward Family Photos Please, please, I beg you, send me your awkward horse show pictures so we […]

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Barn Manners: On line for a grooming bay

February 12, 2010

Question: I board at a large barn with more than 60 stalls, ten turn out spaces and only five grooming bays.  My horses are pasture boarded and often I have to stand outside and wait to get into the barn where the grooming bays are located because all five bays are being used—often by boarders […]

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Horse Show Mom Hits “The Wall”

February 8, 2010

It was a busy weekend, and in the midst of it, I hit “the wall.” It wasn’t pretty, but I hope you will at least find it entertaining. Click here to see today’s post on The Chronicle of the Horse.

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Barn Manners: Communicating with boarders

February 3, 2010

Hi gang, Today’s Barn Manners column over at Chronicle of the Horse comes from a barn manager who gets nasty notes from a boarder who won’t talk to her face to face. What to do? Take a look at my answer, and please share your own thoughts. Thanks! Elizabeth Got a barn manners question? Send […]

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More pictures from AETA

February 1, 2010

The AETA International Trade Show continues.  For a complete update and more photos, visit my post on the Chronicle of the Horse…..

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