The new year is upon us! I think most people are looking at 2021 as an opportunity to leave behind 2020: the year that wasn’t. Others might be wondering what different challenges this new year will bring. I often find uncanny parallels between horsemanship and life, and today’s “life lesson” came straight from the horse’s mouth: How about we take it moment by moment? Consider walking into your horse’s pen or stall to catch him and go about your regular ride, but something isn’t right. Maybe … [Read more...] about A Horseman’s Guide to Taking a Step Back Before Taking a Step Forward
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How Animals Benefit Our Mental Health
For me, this time of year has always been a time for pause. This year, especially, has given me a lot to think about and reflect upon, as I am sure it has for many others as well. This year has spotlighted the need to take the upheaval of the ever-changing, confusing world and use it as an opportunity to delve into the areas of our lives we often take for granted, certainly without realizing it. As the holidays press on, some of us might not be able to attend the large gatherings with our loved … [Read more...] about How Animals Benefit Our Mental Health
How Healthy Animals are Part of Healthy Communities
It’s hard these days to put aside all of the political rancor and the effects of COVID-19 on our society. These things seemingly have taken over our lives in a way that I never thought possible. However, and it’s a big however, I look at life as a glass three-quarters full rather than half empty. There are truly silver linings under all of these clouds. One of these is the re-dedication of our attentions to the simpler things in life, a commitment to getting back to the basics in our … [Read more...] about How Healthy Animals are Part of Healthy Communities