Blog Post #34 Caryn and Cleo!
Friends. Have I got a story for you. A few days ago, I invited my friend Caryn to visit 13 Hands with me. Before I tell you about our visit, I have to share that just over a month ago, Caryn underwent surgery for lung cancer. Although she was assured by her doctors that they […]
Blog Post #33 A Gift!
Friends, I’ve been struggling a little with how to start this post. I know what I want to say, but I feel like I have to dig deep to figure out how. On February 5th, our 13 Hands community suffered a tremendous loss when Hitch, Equine Mayor of the Farm, passed away. His absence has […]
Blog Post #32 18,000 Steps!
Hi Everybody, More often than not, I use this space to write about my experiences with the rescues I visit, but today I’m inspired to shine a spotlight on an amazing 13 Hands volunteer. If you’ve spent any Saturday at 13 Hands, there’s a chance you’ve met Wendi, whose warmth and enthusiasm for horses is […]
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Blog Post #31 Mini Love Is Giant Love!
Happy New Year, Friends! I hope 2025 brings you much joy and peace. I also hope 2025 brings you to the farm! One year ago, my blog post featured a photo of me making progress with Nutmeg, a little red and white mini mare who had to dig deep to find the courage to connect […]
Blog Post #30 An Assignment!
Hi Everyone, Yellow leaves, yellow school buses. Fall reminds me of my years as an English teacher, a thirty-five-year career which I loved. I cherished my time with my students and colleagues, and I loved seizing the opportunity to learn in our collective exploration of literature and writing. Being in touch with my inner nerd, […]
