February 2012
1 post
Momentum
I’ve said it before, but I’d like to start getting back into blogging. I feel like I don’t keep enough physical record of Domino and I’s progress, and I’d like to have something besides memories to look back on sometimes.
Since my last post we’ve come pretty far. He can do all of the seven games, including his arch nemesis the circling game, and I’m also...
December 2011
1 post
Take it back now y'all!
I haven’t been posting on here nearly as much as I’ve wanted to, but to get back into the swing of things I figured I’d talk about the best Ride me and Domino have had together- ever!
Usually, being LBI, Domino hates going forward. He’ll plant his feet, maybe even give a little stomp in protest, and give me a look that pretty much says, “Go ahead squeeze all you...
November 2011
2 posts
Finding your identity.
This semester I’ve been studying human development in my psychology class. Our most recent topic was Identity crisis in adolescents and the continuing development of our identities throughout our lifespan. I’ve always been pretty confident in knowing who I am as a person. However, I couldn’t have been more off when it comes to the personality I display while working with my...
Piece by Piece, We Came Together: Our story.
I remember the very first time I “met” Domino. I was in the second stall of the lesson barn where I took riding lessons. His mother was quietly standing there beside me while I groomed her in preparation to ride. That’s when it happened- while brushing her flank a small tiny hoof tip stretched it’s way into visibility through her skin. I remember touching his little foot...