First, I’d like to apologize for my extended absence. My hubby and I were finally able to close on our house two weeks ago, so I’ve been in the process of finishing packing, moving, unpacking, and settling in. On top of that, it’s marching band season for my band director and his band, so I’ve [...]

Now that I’m da boss of da shoulders (Ace’s that is) I’m using that building block to keep him out of my space and to protect his space. One of the most fundamental ground manners that our horses need is to repect our space. In the herd, they are very good at using their back [...]

Thanks to all of you for inquiring about Ace’s abscess as well as your encouragement. The abscess is looking really good! Actually, it’s completely healed up and just needs to grow some hair over where it burst. Ace is feeling really good these days. When he gets out of his stall in the morning he [...]

Nearly four years ago I was fresh out of college, officially living and working in a new city an hour and a half away from home, and getting married in two months. Throughout college, I rode, worked at my barn, and taught lessons when I was home on breaks. But now that I was living [...]

Don’t know that “just” and “abscess” necessarily go together in the same title, but that’s what was wrong with Ace. When I got home from Thanksgiving travels and went to see him on Saturday morning, he was nearly 100% sound. However, he did have a gunked up heel, and I could tell he had some [...]