"You must in all Airs follow the strength, spirit and disposition of the horse, and do nothing against nature; for art is but to set nature in order, and nothing else." – William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle

  • Sweet Potato

    I was riding my black gelding in the outdoor arena. It was mid-July, about two o’clock in the afternoon. The sun was unforgiving. The sand glowed white in the heat. The air was as still as death.…

    Sweet Potato

  • Breathe

    Air powers the spirit. When breathing becomes constrained, the power is lost. It is easy to breathe in a short, shallow sort of way, where we only allow the air into the top of our lungs. Often,…

    Breathe

  • The Weather

    I grew up in a religious household. I dislike the term ‘cult’, we did things by my Mother’s best idea of what felt right to her, spiritually. Having moved out, I often hear about the “Patriarchy” but…

    The Weather

  • Miso Soup

    Sometimes, you meet a horse that is special. I have known a lot of horses, but this one, he changed my heart. He was one of the best horses I ever sat upon. Every ride with him,…

    Miso Soup