February 2025 archive

The privilege of carrying a rider

“Hop on ’em already!” is what I often hear as soon as I get a horse halfway gentle. It’s what I see others do even in light of what I consider obvious warning signs. And you know what? I respect that. You do you. Anyone who can get a horse going under saddle is doing …

Continue reading

(Un-)becoming

I’ve always struggled to define who I am. I grew up firmly planted in the ‘in-between’. In between blue and white collar worlds. In between a failing communist regime and a country trying to redefine itself. In between big, gentle old-style Warmbloods, naughty ponies, draft horses used for logging living in tie stands or stalls …

Continue reading