by Nicole | Jun 13, 2012 | Horses
This past weekend, the annual Rose Parade took place in my beloved city of roses, Portland. Whether or not you like parades or you mock them, the Grand Floral Rose Parade is an experience no one can easily forget—especially as a participant. Waaay back in 2005, I was...
by Nicole | Jun 11, 2012 | Horses
A 45-minute drive. Each mile seems longer as I draw closer to the right exit. Almost there. Then I reach the gravel driveway – the homestretch. I’m almost there, my love! He greets me with a soft nicker and I all but jog into the barn. His nose hangs out...
by Nicole | Jun 8, 2012 | Horses, Photography
You notice the lines across my horse’s chest? This is what happens when you bust through electric fences – all because the grass is greener on the other side. Grunnion has always been one for an adventure. He’s crawled under the fence and ended up in...
by Nicole | Jun 6, 2012 | Story Behind the Story
Guest post by Jennifer Slattery I sat sandwiched between my husband and chattering daughter, forcing a smile while my insides catapulted. We were headed to El Salvador, traveling by plane, and I was ready to hurl. Passengers sauntered on, smiling as if they had no...
by Nicole | Jun 4, 2012 | Horses
This is certainly the least flattering photo I could find of this horse, but it speaks volumes. On Friday, I discussed the Camciscan of West with the Night, a memoir by horse trainer, adventurer and pilot, Beryl Markham. Camciscan was a stallion that pushed her to her...
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