Of roses, hairspray, glitter and early mornings

by | 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...

Stolen moments and hopeful promises

by | 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...

The Camciscan horse of my life

by | 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...

Who is the Camciscan of Your Life?

by | Jun 1, 2012 | History, Horses

“Horses in particular have been as much a part of my life as past birthdays.” p.108 West with the Night by Beryl Markham In her memoir, Beryl discusses only a handful of horses – one in particular, Camciscan, from the arrogant stallion’s...