The Many Seasons of Jeni and How Girls That Like Horses Grow Up
Jeni and her gentle giant, Phillipe, were out enjoying one of those perfect autumn days. Jeni took this quick photo to capture an idyllic, golden moment. Fields of Gold–photo credit Jeni Forcier Don’t...
View ArticleMontana Winter Games
Jeni and Phillipe, her dappled Montana snowplow–photo credit Andrew Forcier Sometimes we need a reminder that winter is fun, and Jeni and Phillipe are just the pair to do it! It’s hard to tell which is...
View Article“I Like to Go Fast and to Hang Out with My Horses!”
One of the great things about Facebook is that I get tiny glimpses into others’ lives, regardless of where I happen to reside. A few years ago, I started seeing photos of a young girl winning barrel...
View ArticleA Winter’s Meditation, or a Cold Ride
I generally tell myself that I don’t miss riding during winter. The saddle doesn’t warm up and even its creaking sounds cold. It’s hard to ride in Sorrels and snow pants. Mittens make it difficult to...
View ArticleDr. Ray Randall, Veterinarian for the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games
Dr. Ray Randall, Vetting an Endurance Ride–photo credit Bruno Barata We can finally make the announcement public–Dr. Ray Randall will serve as part of the veterinary commission for jumping, dressage,...
View ArticleMy Funny Valentine, or Why We Choose Unconditional Love
Valentine’s Day, while lovely, makes me think of overpriced flowers, toothpaste-flavored hearts, and the fact that we wind up eating tacos for dinner because neither Joel nor I thought to make...
View ArticleSpringtime Blues…and Greens
–photo credit Jeremy Tobel Few things in life are batter than plenty of green grass, even more blue sky, and horses to enjoy it all.
View ArticleHappy Mother’s Day!
Luna gets in some quality time with her mum while enjoying a lovely Montana spring. So happy mother’s day to all, be you the mum, foster mum, stepmum, guardian mum or just someone who dispenses love...
View ArticleA Horse Named Sue…
–photo credit Becky Johnson/Dry Well Ranch Sue here (sort of like the Johnny Cash song) has the best of both worlds: a bale to call his own and a little girl to love him. Summertime doesn’t get much...
View ArticleCOMMON EQUINE DISEASES & RECOMMENDED VACCINE COMBINATIONS
Tetanus Often referred to as “lockjaw”, tetanus is caused by a toxin-producing bacterium that is often found in the soil. It can enter the skin through cuts, wounds or a newborn’s umbilicus. Symptoms...
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