I have loved animals since I was little. When I was five,almost six,we lived in Texas. There I was able to go to my grandparents ranch where my older brother and I would feed grasshoppers and help with cows. One cow in particular,a black angus heifer known fondly as Cow 39, was my favorite and reason behind my love for cows. 39 would rub against me like a friendly Labrador and I'd rub and love her back. She was and is my favorite girl. We moved back…

 Today I was able to…

Just like people, animals can have allergies too, and it's important that we know what they are and how to treat them. I'll discuss two here and more in the future. I have a list if allergies. I am allergic to dust, cats(hospital worthy), dogs, rabbits, birds, perfume, cologne,scented detergents, scented candles,mowed grass, rabbits, chocolate(very small), mold,pores,pollen,flowers,weeds(of various types) and finally, spores found in dirt. I am not…

The Rose is a delicate flower, with its beautiful petals and sharp thorns to protect it. A long smooth stem gives it an elegant appearance that captivates many. They come in many colors and…

This week was absolutely positively beautiful weather. Perfect weather in fact, minus the 4.2 earthquake that was felt by most of Michigan(I definitely felt it). 

The sun was out, the sky was blue and a gentle breeze blew through the trees. Green grass like emerald jewels greeted you wherever you went. Grills were brought out and hotdogs were cooked as children played in their yards. Siblings took their younger siblings and dogs for walks through the park and returned with…

What defines a trail ride as a trail ride? Is it a simple jaunt throughout the back pasture or a slow walk through the words? Is it merely trotting through someone's field or leaping over logs and cantering through rivers in the woods? 

When I rode with Sandy, I rode outside weather permitting.  Sandy didn't have an arena or indoor inclosure so I had to ride throughout her 22 acres, all fenced in I believe. After a couple weeks of lessons I was allowed and expected to…