Monthly Archives: January 2012

Got those January Blues….

Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 by Stella C

“Woke up this morning (da dee da duh) Feelin’ kinda flat (da dee da duh) Got no-one to ride with an’ my horse is gettin’ fat, I got those January blues……….” Yep, it’s that time of year again.  The turkey carcass … Continue reading →

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A Salute to …. the “Other” One

Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2012 by Stella C

Do you have an “other” one?  No, I don’t mean your other half, or the kind of “others” that haunted Nicole Kidman in that scary film. I mean the “other” equine.  Your horse’s companion, or your friend’s horse that shares … Continue reading →

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Mending fences – and maintaining them

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by Stella C

I’ve a fondness for the saying that strong fences make good neighbours.  If you protect you and yours and look after them as best you may, you can open the gate to others when you wish and also keep them at … Continue reading →

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2012 a good, and bad beginning ….

Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by Stella C

Wishing you a Happy New Year!  To celebrate this blog lasting into a second year I’ve given the page a slight makeover to feature all three stars of the show in the header;  Pom, Aly and the Pie, (known here by their abbreviated … Continue reading →

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