See the first part of our discussion with Robin here – and check out Gainey Arabians for the rich history and beautiful images of their stallions and mares. Q: Were there any horses you were particularly attached to? There were many! Each in their own catagory. First was a Welsh pony I had at my great-grand parents ranch. Stubborn as a mule but taught me MUCH about horses and their care. RDM Electra, a SX Challenger colt that was the winningest 2-year old halter horse in the Northwest back in the mid-seventies. After I married, I used to ride Gai Parada, who had been National Champion Stallion in Canada and the US...
Guest Discussion – Robin Gainey on Gainey Arabians
I’m honored to have Robin Gainey on my blog today – she comes from a line of Arabian enthusiasts and distinguished breeders that have influenced bloodlines across the world. Check back on Monday for more! – Nicole Q: How did your family get into Arabian breeding? Gainey Arabians began in 1939 when Daniel C. Gainey, the president of Josten’s, was given the gift of a yearling Arabian colt from his sales group at the company’s annual meeting. It began a lifelong love of the Arabian horse and, because Daniel C. was a committed perfectionist, a wish to create his own “type” of Arabian horse, following the criteria of the Bedouins...
From the Archives: Love Does – and a challenge to you.
Live a better story. Get up and do. Look at your world differently. I dare you to read this book and not be changed. You’ll be challenged in your own study of Jesus. You’ll be challenged in your perception of church. Publisher’s description: “Love Does shares powerful stories coupled with eye-opening truths and empowers anyone who longs for a better world and a richer faith.” To me, this book was so much more. I carried it around with me each day because I felt like seeing the binding every time I looked into my purse reminded me of what I so easily forget. Love. Does. Action. Not words. Take it from Bob,...
From the Archives: Pinterest Madness
Originally Posted Jan 13, 2012 Pinterest is an online pinboard. That cork board you have behind your desk with a variety of pictures and notes stuck all over it? Now you can put it online and add things, share things and repost things that catch your eye. (Yes, I hear the inner groan of some of you – another social network thingy?) But, oh. The potential. Click for full post. I posted more thoughts about Pinterest on Jan 27th, 2012, specifically for authors using Pinterest as a story creation tool. On May 14, 2012: Is Pinterest worth the addiction? See full reasoning here. The rest: Reasons to jump on the Pinterest...
Who You Want to Be and How Horses Can Get You There
In Buck Brannaman’s book, “Believe,” he discusses 8 traits that make a person a better horseman and also a more likable, successful and genuine human being. All horses have these traits and humans should strive for these. Intuition into emotional states of those around them. Follow your inner voice and gut feelings. Sensitivity (emotionally) is a trait of all intelligent beings. Anticipate and respond to movements and actions – of animals and humans. Ability to change shows intelligence and adaptability to surroundings and situations. Presence, or the humility and peace with self, oozes off horses and confident people. It is something difficult to define but easy to spot. Non-aggressive attitude. Buck says it best, “Don’t...