You’re running late. There are two sub-reasons why it isn’t wise to ride when running significantly behind schedule. Why are you late? Perhaps the universe is trying to tell you that today is not your day. Stress. When you rush, you’re prone to make mistakes. A horse can sense an anxious human from a mile […]
It isn’t fun to brush dried poultice out of a tail. But then again, a tail is a horse’s best defense against pesky biting flies. My poultice regime starts with fashioning a less-than-attractive-but-cheap-and-effective fake tail. Step 1: Cut 2 foot segments of baling twine Step 2: Braid tail. Thread baling twine about halfway through the […]
It’s a new word, but an old phenomenon: Attorneys who ride. As most horse-people know, if you argue with a horse, you’ll lose every time. With most horses, it’s a matter of asking the right questions, in the right way, at the right time. The best lawyers would say the same thing about the courtroom. […]
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