Tag: horses
The Hardships of Horse Riding
October was not my best month. It began with a stupid mistake on my part. I was practicing dressage on my friend, Dolly, the lesson horse. I knew something next door had disturbed her; she jumped a bit to the side. Normally when this happens, or if she gives a little buck to express displeasure […]
Communicating with the Non-Human World
I have always believed that there should be a way to communicate with living entities that are not human. Given today’s state of the world, I am not sure humans are doing such a great job communicating with our own species. I am not an “animal communicator,” nor do I wish to become one; I […]
The Pleasures of Age
For the past few years it seems that I devote one annual column to age. Before this goes to press, I will turn 81. I can honestly say that so far, this seems to be the best year of my life. First, I survived the COVID isolation; in fact, I turned it into a huge […]
The Three Gems Become the Three Sisters
The three emaciated mares rescued by County of San Diego Department of Animal Services in October now have more than a new lease on life, they have new names. Of the three mares, rescued as a group from Spring Valley, only the Thoroughbred had a name, based on her lip tattoo, Order Me Diamonds. First-year […]
A Season of Hope
This past holiday season, Horses of Tir Na Nog had the arrival of two new residents. Mariah has been in the Care of County of San Diego Department of Animal Services since this summer. In spite of six other horses being adopted during her stay, she continued to wait for her new home. Riah’s name […]
Opening Day at Del Mar
Excitement was in the air as Race Season has come back to Del Mar “where the Turf meets the Surf.” Opening day is so much more than just “watching the ponies run.” The season of racing at Del Mar has become a full-blown entertainment extravaganza. First let’s get to the nuts and bolts…. congratulations on […]
