Loretta Busby

The farrier came this week. Every year or so, he suggests I quit my day job and hold horses for him. He knows that in some people’s eyes, it would […]

Aging Cantankerously: Downsize This! Anna Blake January 2 Ten days after solstice and it’s already staying light longer. Want to wish me a happy one-year-older? On January first, horses become

Writing a Letter About Books and Ordinary Days. Anna Blake November 14 Here on the high desert prairie, the grasses are a flat dry tan, and we won’t see green

When is it TOO hot to Ride? * It only takes about 17 minutes of moderate intensity exercise in hot & humid weather for you horse to overheat. * Beware

Accept (Then Deal With) Reality I’ve had to accept the inevitable fact that I’m not as young as I once was and, therefore, can’t or shouldn’t take the chances I

Intuition, Trust, and Horse Training Anna Blake February 14 I’m thinking about trusting intuition. Or even recognizing intuition. Or comprehending trust, for that matter. Those words are made of hope

Allowing Horses the Time to be Curious Anna Blake April 5 I saw a video this week that I can’t get out of my head. It lacked the drama of

When is it TOO hot to Ride? * It only takes about 17 minutes of moderate intensity exercise in hot & humid weather for you horse to overheat. * Beware

I’ve always been in my best shape during riding season. This is why.

Do Companion Animals Get Compassion Fatigue? Anna Blake March 21 Lately, I’ve been worried about fluffy little lap dogs whose coat has gone oily and flat from excessive petting. Concerned