Anna Blake's Blog – May 2013 Archive (5)

Couples Therapy or Horse Agility?

You both show up at the appointed hour. One of you is more enthusiastic, the other one is second guessing being there at all. Maybe you avoid each other’s gaze. The extrovert in the couple is moving around charming everyone, while the introvert tries to become invisible.…

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Added by Anna Blake on May 31, 2013 at 8:22am — 1 Comment

Fear: It’s What’s for Dinner.

Ever been afraid of a horse? No? I don’t believe you. Fear is a pretty natural response, especially if your feet can’t touch the ground. It’s common sense, horses are big. They have twice as many legs. Horses…

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Added by Anna Blake on May 24, 2013 at 8:13am — 3 Comments

Why We Need Horse Friends.

“You know, no one will ever care about your horse the way that you do.” My friend said it in a testy voice. I’d gotten my first horse since leaving home and she’d heard about nothing but him for the last month. Her support was wearing thin. She missed her friend…

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Added by Anna Blake on May 17, 2013 at 8:26am — 5 Comments

Walter Kills (bags) at Lure Coursing.

Dominating athleticism… Razor sharp senses… Intense animal magnetism… Walter!

It’s been three months since Walter came here from…

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Added by Anna Blake on May 10, 2013 at 8:09am — No Comments

A Very Thin Line.

A client and I went to see a horse this week. He belonged to her in the past, but I have known him through 5 owners, each time given up reluctantly. This horse is 10 years old. Our Boy is a sensitive, athletic horse, smart and honest. In other words, a wonderful…

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Added by Anna Blake on May 3, 2013 at 8:31am — 3 Comments