Tag: horses
-
My Baby: Semi-Wordless Wednesday
Nope, I’m not pregnant. Moving on – my children are much more expensive to feed and are considerably larger. My favorite child, my pride and joy, my baby – the superstar athlete, straight A student, cuddly cute one is Doc. You’ve seen him here. And there is the problem child – the one who sneaks…
-
I spent my birthday money on…
Yes, I still get birthday money. Don’t ask me why but I think only a crazy person would turn down checks that arrive in the mail. As long as they keep showing up, I’ll keep using them. Anyhow, maybe I bought a new pair of these….I’ve only been wanting them since last May Or perhaps…
-
Avoid Eye Contact
This past weekend I got to check and feed cattle with my dad. In the rain. and mud. with no raincoat. on a horse that has two speeds: fast and flying. and it was downright glorious. prior to blazing across the pasture The silent man and his introverted daughter; talking only when necessary and communicating mostly…
-
HSUS and PETA – Lover’s Quarrel
photo courtesy Did you hear the news?! PETA and HSUS are in a spat. But probably not for long – some celebrity like Kim Kardashian (I’ll never understand why she’s considered a celebrity) will wear a leather cap and then be back in cahoots. However, for now they aren’t seeing eye to eye on a…
-
Who Are We to Judge Horse Meat?
Last week I posted about the recent reinstatement of federal funding for horse slaughter inspection. As a a member of the horse industry, I can attest to the fact that many horse owners are very excited about this development. For more of my thoughts and the facts behind this issue, read last week’s post by…