Since I have a lot of horizontal footage of horses on my computer, I'm always frustrated iMovie doesn't render videos in the vertical format
Since I have a lot of horizontal footage of horses on my computer, I'm always frustrated iMovie doesn't render videos in the
When we decorate for Christmas at our house, it's nearly impossible not to think of the Christmas stockings we've made over the
Facebook sent me an email to tell me someone had requested my password be reset. If I hadn’t made this request, they
We all have our bug-a-boos, or things that will stop us from reading a story. For me, it’s certain words related to
Sometimes, even on very nice days, Reno has to spend a few hours during the afternoon in his stall because, um, just
Forty-one years ago an Arabian filly of royal parentage was born in Poland. *Arosa’s sire, *El Paso, was the US and Canadian
My blog intention isn’t to write lots of reviews but I read another good story that I want to share with you,
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens has sold an awesome 4.5 million copies, and in 2019 sold more copies than any
It’s always exciting to discover an author you love has begun a new series. I love Tina Radcliffe’s stories, so Finding the
I’m excited to tell you about a book, Three Little Things, I recently read written by debut author, Patti Stockdale. There is
Anyone who has animals knows that sooner or later you must face end of life issues. It’s especially hard when the time
There are so many creatives in my family and extended family that if you can’t design, make, or at least improve a
My first experience with wild horses came more than 20 years ago in Arizona when I worked with a horse whisperer who
The spray painted 90 foot Norway Spruce at my Grandmother’s farm in 1949. A man stands at the base. December first naturally
A recent afternoon at a rodeo planted Willie Nelson’s song “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” firmly in my brain. Early Cowboys
Who doesn’t love to read a new Christmas story? I look forward all year for the Christmas Read season to begin. And
Knowing how to talk about the size of a horse might seem like a mundane topic but a writer should know certain trigger
Recently I did a presentation called “Horses for Writers” for my local ACFW chapter. As I prepared, I was amazed at the
In 1969, before there were certifications for riding instructors, I graduated from a riding program in Maryland, certified to teach riding and
Organic Writing Organic writing is described as ‘seat of the pants’ writing where story falls out of the pen possibly leading down
I live by plans, whether it is the future with the horses, teaching riding, training, or writing. I have a plan for
Horse whisperers learn to recognize and reward “try.” What is “Try” “Try” is the smallest, sometimes almost imperceptible, effort the horse makes
Have you ever considered how addicting the hunger for time is? We cannot influence how much time we’re given, yet it’s one
When I was a kid and wanted to learn to ride, I spent hours practicing not just for a summer but year
What’s in a Name? I’ve mentioned in my post Horse Whisperer, What Does it Mean? the label horse whisperer was glamorized by
If you like horses and cowboys (and cowgirls) you’ll enjoy Tina Radcliffe’s new book, Falling for the Cowgirl. But cowgirls and horses
While I am writing each day, a myriad of unresolved questions swarm my mind. Should I pursue traditional publishing? What about Indy?
Reno is my BLM mustang who was captured by the government during the horrendous Calico round-up in Northern Nevada. In fact, his
In the 2007 movie “Wild Hogs” four middle aged suburban men take a motorcycle road trip to California on a search to
Morning in the barn is a favorite time for me. I love the sounds and the interaction with the animals. Hoping to
When did I first love horses? Not exactly a burning question for anyone other than myself, but every now and then, when I survey
Capi is a 17.1 hand Percheron horse who weighs 1850 pounds. That means he’s one inch taller at his withers (front part
Has desperation ever driven you to try something new? When you’re well educated in your field and you’ve been at your craft
As writers we are told to discover or determine our character’s worst fear. Is she afraid of losing someone? Losing a job?
Being labeled a horse whisperer has not always been good for the person or the horse. In the 17th century there was
What is a Dressage Test? A dressage test is a performance done by a horse and rider. There is a prescribed pattern
Rather than computer games or TV, reading is my entertainment, and I become frustrated when I can’t find a book to crawl
Writing the end should be a peak among peaks for a writer but the problem with mountains is they rise out of
I Choose to Laugh There are days when I look back at my writing path and laugh (yes out loud) at myself,
I’ve been diligently working on a book proposal. This, I can tell you, is no small undertaking. One of the larger stumbling
The view from my office window says it’s one of those gloomy sorts of days. Cloudy. Not with white puffy clouds that