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Stormy Update — Living Her Best Life -Update #3
It’s hard to believe how far Stormy has come in just over a year. Our beautiful mare is officially back to doing what she does best: running, bucking, kicking up her heels, and causing mild panic every time she launches herself across the pasture like she forgot she had a catastrophic injury not so very long ago. Watching her move now feels surreal in the best possible way. She continues to make excellent progress, and we are still slowly growing healthy foot. Every bit of gr
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May 202 min read


Why Bodywork is Essential for Young Horses in Training - And Why "Wanting Compensation" misses the mark.
Recently, I overheard a conversation in a barn about a young horse just starting into re-training. Someone remarked they heard that in a young horse, you want compensations during training so they can carry themselves right. That phrase stuck with me, because it reflects a misunderstanding that shows up often with young horses: compensation isn’t something a horse needs/wants to do the job— it’s something a horse resorts to. Young horses are still learning their bodies and a
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Jan 32 min read


Stormy’s Recovery Journal – A Summer of Healing (Entry #2)
Stormy’s recovery continues to surprise and amaze us, and it feels like such a blessing to be writing this update. At the end of June,...
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Aug 23, 20252 min read


Stormy's Road to Recovery: A New Chapter Begins
Stormy’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary — a story of heartbreak, grit, hope, and healing that has touched so many of you...
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Jul 30, 20252 min read
The Powerful Connection: How the Horse-Human Bond Enhances Wellness
Horses have been part of our lives for centuries; not just as work animals, but as loyal friends, teachers, and even healers. Whether...
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Feb 18, 20252 min read
The Silent Battle: Respect and the Horse World in the Age of Social Media
In the horse world, we all share a common passion, a love for these magnificent creatures who inspire, challenge, and reward us every...
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Aug 28, 20243 min read


Welcome to the Ethereal Horse Blog!
I bask in the beauty of my life with horses. I bask in the disguised privilege I have to tromp through the mud in the spring and stand in...
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Mar 23, 20232 min read
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