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Love vs. Limits: How Do You Establish Boundaries While Still Being Your Horse’s Friend?
I think it is Buck Brannaman who has often likened working with horses to parenthood. And, as a horse person and a mom, I concur it is strikingly similar. Loving someone and yet setting limits and saying “No” can be an exhausting act of balance. You don’t want to err too soft or too hard…and…
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Saying Goodbye to the Horse You Love
When you truly love someone, it isn’t just about holding on. It is also about letting go. This Valentine’s Day remember those who are no longer part of your life, as well as those who now fill it. Be thankful for the time you’ve had with every human, horse, dog, cat, or other being that…
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When It Comes to Horses, Remember These Magic Words: Forget Deadlines
“Ability to make deadlines.” This is the kind of positive review we might expect to receive from a supervisor, or it’s a bulleted point we add to a resume. As a society, we value an individual’s commitment to doing what he or she says he or she will do “on time”—we schedule meetings we expect others to attend;…
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TSB’s 2014 Horse Books & DVDs: A Quick Glimpse Back Before We Ride Forward
As we wrap another year in the Trafalgar Square Books offices here in Vermont, it feels good to pause and look back at the results of our hard work, as well as ponder the things we learned about horses and horsemanship over the last 12 months. We take great pride in our authors and…
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Top 5 Horse Books for Gifts on the Whoa Podcast with John Harrer
Have you started your holiday shopping in earnest? Are there a few horse lovers on your list this year? Check out last week’s episode of The Whoa Podcast for 5 great horse book recommendations appropriate for all disciplines and all levels of experience. CLICK HERE to listen now! And you still have until MONDAY…
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3 Messages to Take with You to the Barn This Week
The sun changes this time of year…the light feels softer, pensive, less insistent. In many places this signals a shift of routine with our horses as competitive seasons wind up and our partners get a few weeks of well-deserved turnout before the frosts hit the late summer grass and fallen leaves hide any remaining morsels…
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On “Feeling the Spark,” “Having Faith,” and Anthropomorphism with Horses
“At the outset of any new relationship, there is the joy of getting to know someone and of doing things together. A horse develops his interest partly because he likes to play or just hang out with us. With very shy horses, a glance is enough to tell me what I need to know:…
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