Horse’s Ability To Move Both Directions Fluently Depends On Training
“My horse is left-handed. He always turns easier to the left than the right.” That comment is frequently heard from horseback riders when their mounts will go a specific direction, take a lead or spin one way in preference or better than the opposite. Consequently, it is assumed, that not unlike humans, a horse is […]
Gates Will Be Opened When The Time Is Right
“The cow jumped over the moon.” No, she just tried to jump out of the barn stall, didn’t make it and tore the gate down in the process. To make the matter even more upsetting, another first calf heifer had done the same thing the day before. Our capable steer roper-daughter had spent hours fixing […]
Assistance Always Makes A Difference
“I just have to have some help.” That was the urgent holler as the back door swung open with additional pressure from shrill winter wind as the cow manager burst inside from a nighttime check of first calf heifers.
Old-Fashioned Buttons Might Have Their Benefits
Buttons were made for security. Although we haven’t done our homework, certainly for centuries, people have used buttons to secure garments. There have been button-down shirts, skirts, slacks, boots and more. Every size, shape, color and description of button imaginable have been used.
Quality Training Develops Mutual Trust Between Horse And Handler
“Ultimate trust between the horse and his handler is essential for a successful and enjoyable partnership.” Tommie Turvey made that emphasis for one of his educational and entertaining presentations during the recent EquipFest of Kansas at Wichita.
Concern For Another Essential Even Today
“You go home now, so you don’t get stranded on the highway.” During recent storms, our bosses have made that congenial and appreciated order to us several times. On a couple occasions, we’ve even received a call before we left for work: “Don’t come in today. It’s too dangerous to be out in these treacherous […]
Frozen Water Is Ice That Will Thaw Sometime
Ice isn’t the same as water. They might be scientifically, but each has individualities, and ice is giving us fits. Water is the most essential of all nutrients for every living thing. However, when thermometers dip to 32, water becomes solid, can create havoc and be inaccessible.
Scary Excursions Can End Positively
Runaway horses are not all that uncommon at our place. Unfortunately, they frequently head straight for the major highway. More than once, there has been loss, but thankfully no human suffering other than automobile damage.
Opportunities Come When Time Is Right
Life is filled with peaks and valleys.. That’s an overused analysis frequently said when somebody is down. It isn’t really comforting, but those making the comment feel better, because they don’t know anything else to do.
Patience Needed To Appreciate Life As It Comes
“That horse sure is acting up.” Somebody made the remark as we waited in line for the Christmas parade to begin. While the statement wasn’t true, we can understand why an outsider made that analysis. The Wonderful Zane was throwing his head occasionally and sometimes would paw with his feet.