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The Majesty of the Polish Arabian Horse
Enjoy this beautiful video with highlights from an independent film project about the history and beauty of the Polish Arabian. Expect a review of this full-length film soon. 🙂 Poland hosts an annual horse show called the “Pride of Poland” – and these horses truly are the heart of this country. Their history is lined turmoil but the rise of the Polish Arabian breed was unstoppable. These horses are unique, distinguished and revered. Enjoy this clip!
Horse abuse for the sake of the show ring
On Friday, the Humane Society of America brought to light some abuse within the Tennessee Walker Horse community – all for the sake of exaggerated gait movement for the show ring. (Do not watch the linked video if you have a weak constitution.) My stomach churns at the thought. Abuse for a more “enhanced” performance in the arena is not news. It takes place everywhere. I purchased a beautiful Arabian show horse gelding when I was in high school. Arabians are notoriously hot-headed, high-strung and flighty, but this boy was even more than one would expect. He couldn’t be tied in cross ties. He wouldn’t go near puddles. He would...
Going back to what started it all
Along the journey of our careers and lives we are easily distracted. Opportunities that sound good pop up and we jump on them. Other interests arise that detract from our main goals, but we pursue them anyway. For me, I lost sight of what my writing began as and what I want it to be. I started writing around the same time I got my first horse — and the two loves became inseparable. I was 12 years old, and I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Ride horses and write novels. In high school, the story of one horse’s escape from Nazi rule...
Going through some changes
Blogging is like any other process in life—the more you do it, the more you learn and grow. My blog has grown a lot over the years and I’ve had to experiment with the content and purpose of it. I’ve shared my writing journey, my personal stories and my novel research. Lately, however, I’ve come to realize this isn’t what my blog is meant to be about. There are millions of blogs out there in cyberspace. What makes mine so special? (Well, I think I’m special, but that’s not enough.)  🙂 It is time for a revamped focus. It is time to go back to heart of what I truly...