The roundup has ended, but herds and families have been permanently torn apart. I have put my angst over this into a poem, and it is dedicated to Cloud, all wild horses, and those who love them. I am still searching for the silver lining in this. In a letter on the Cloud Foundation’s blog, [...]
Knowledge is power. It has also seemed more of an evolutionary thing than an educational one. For example, knowledge sometimes seems to be a moving target when it comes to my horse – having just seemingly figured things out when the rug is pulled out from under me. And I must learn something new again [...]
I was aptly reminded of my ignorance today by a three year old. I was riding Sage with my now-standard gear of halter, bareback pad, and cowboy boots while my audience of one watched intently from the sidelines, waiting patiently for her turn. My Favorite Flavor Is Patience Patience for a three year old is [...]