The icy wind finds its way through the old timbers of the barn, reminding me that it is winter outside. Ruby, the mare who has taught me how to be myself, stands uncomfortably beside my chair. In the extreme wet weather she has developed an abscess in each of both front feet. It is difficult to witness her pain as she attempts to find relief, shifting her weight from one hoof to Continue Reading
A lesson in belonging from the new member of the herd
We welcomed a new member into the herd in November 2017 : Millie, a 5 year old Connemara pony who looks a little like a unicorn without the horn. Her creamy-white forelock crinkles and shines about her eyes. The beginning with the herd was difficult for her. Clear ways of relating were already in place. The dominant pair-bond Winston, 21,and Ruby, 16, had been together for 9 years and the third Continue Reading
The Fear of Success
A blog to mark the publication of The Spell of the Horse Today my first book is published, The Spell of the Horse. Thank you to Linda’s Book Bag for the opportunity to write a guest blog to mark this special occasion. You can read Linda’s review of the book Continue Reading
