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Maybe Mae: Devastated
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Sunday, April 19, 2009. Things have been tough lately. Last week, I lost a friend. She had a lengthy illness and it wasn't exactly unexpected, but of course that doesn't help how much it hurts. As anyone who ever lost a loved one knows, the loss - whether it's a family member, a friend, a horse or a pet - tends to trigger other losses, too. So as I grieve for my friend, I also grieve for my mother, my dog from 5 years ago, and the amazing Arab mare I had during my childhood and teens. I hope you are ok.
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Maybe Mae: September 2008
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008. A Poorly Braided, Tail-Chasing, Bouncy-Trotting Mess. Bart: I thought you said you wanted a challenge. Lisa: Duh. A challenge I can. That's about where I am right now. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will be riding Marve in the schooling show next month. And I'm already getting nervous. 1 Convincing Marve he does NOT want to chase down the horse in front of him and ride right. on. its. tail. To it (Although, wtf? And get him nice and round (if I'm lucky), but if he ge...
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Maybe Mae: January 2009
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Monday, January 26, 2009. Shedding Fear = Better Riding (duh). But we still have a lot to work on. A lot. My riding seems so hot and cold. I feel like I know what it's like to have it together and ride well and give effective aids.but knowing and doing are in a very. Long-distance relationship right now. It's frustrating. Try But I listen to my instructor and try to see how her comments specifically apply to my riding and what I can do to get better. I certainly didn't whine back, "But I am. I've been fe...
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Maybe Mae: I want a pony.
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Monday, March 23, 2009. I want a pony. Some things never change. I will always want a pony. And judging by some horsey message boards I was on, it looks like this is a desire shared by other adult women, too. Still, was I a brat or what? Good lord ponies are cute. I know I will totally own a pony someday. Somehow, and perhaps not for logical reasons, that goal seems more attainable than owning a full-sized horse. I mean, I know ponies are a little cheaper to feed but other than that you're talkin...Yes, ...
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Maybe Mae: Small Check, Big Post
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Small Check, Big Post. It’s already May 13 and I’m finally getting around to sharing this news:. The lease check I wrote to the barn this month was a lot smaller than usual. As in, only half the amount. May 15 will be my last day leasing Marve. As for me, I hope to be back. Maybe it will be when I take up another lease, or when I decide I’d like to blog in detail about my lessons and progress, or maybe even the day I finally feel ready to buy a horse. For now, IR...I really sy...
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Maybe Mae: May 2009
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Small Check, Big Post. It’s already May 13 and I’m finally getting around to sharing this news:. The lease check I wrote to the barn this month was a lot smaller than usual. As in, only half the amount. May 15 will be my last day leasing Marve. As for me, I hope to be back. Maybe it will be when I take up another lease, or when I decide I’d like to blog in detail about my lessons and progress, or maybe even the day I finally feel ready to buy a horse. For now, IR...Leasing a b...
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Maybe Mae: Slate Article on Horse Slaughter
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Thursday, February 26, 2009. Slate Article on Horse Slaughter. The recent Explainer column. On Slate describes how horse slaughter works. It's a brief, matter-of-fact piece and isn't too gory, though it disturbed me to read it. There is a video link I totally did not. Lately, I've seen the issue of horse slaughter or abuse crop up more often in non-horsey places. I recently saw this video. On the Onion. At first I thought it was going to be funny but it grows more upsetting, especially when they show...
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Maybe Mae: November 2008
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Sunday, November 30, 2008. Thought you could use a break from my horse-related whining and let you know that my SO and I have decided to get married. We have been together for ages and live together, so for most people this seems like the typical step. But since we are non-traditional hippies who don't really like the institution of marriage and all that it represents (or that not everyone in this country even has the right. To get married) we never thought we'd get officially hitched. So anyway, it will...
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ShadowsRider: March 2011
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A blog of the ramblings, thoughts and memories of a 50-something former trainer and riding instructor. Thursday, March 31, 2011. Mud is the fifth season. Once the worst winter weather is over, when you start to dream about warm spring days and have hopes of an early spring is when the season begins you never hear about until you have horses. Don't let those innocent faces fool you. They will stomp back and forth through puddles until it is a knee deep boot stealing morass of doom. Mud is the fifth season.
