A new riding lesson from Lucky – turning
Lucky enjoying some TTouch on his back before we ride. You may remember that Lucky suggested that he should give me riding lessons. Our first session set the groundrules (no tack at all) and also established that Lucky feels I have…
Horse first aid kit
A first aid kit for horses can be a real lifesaver. Generally, I divide first aid supplies into 2 categories – those that are for critical life-saving intervention where seconds count, and those that you have time to go to…
What’s in a name?
Words have power. Names have extra power. The meaning of a name reflects on, and influences, the owner of that name. In many cultures, children are given a temporary name at birth. Later, an adult name is chosen, usually in…
The best riding instructor ever!!!
I’m taking riding lessons again. With a new twist. My instructor is a horse. Lucky has decided to take me under his hoof and teach me the fine art of equitation from a horse’s point of view. And he had…
Updated – Goat nutrition at Oak Hill
My last post on the full Oak Hill program was a couple years back. I’ve learned more since then about what works best for my herd on my land. This feels like a good time to update my readers on…
What herd do YOU run with?
written by Carrie Eastman, Tabby M., Bodhi (equine) and Salty (equine) In the past, my blog posts have usually been written by me (though I suspect a guiding hand or hoof behind many of them).Recently, I shared an experience with Jeep,…
