Eighteen years ago, my mother passed away. I don’t mention this for sympathy, but instead because I want to pass on her last valuable lesson to me. Mom was completely bedridden and I was in the middle of the winter...
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What happens when global pandemic containment measures mean that your family-run equine business must close? Louise is learning to navigate this new reality while maintaining some normalcy on her farm in the beautiful Limousin region of France. We chatted with Louise...
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A few days ago, my mom, sister and I were locked into an intense back-and-forth on iMessage. We were debating whether or not, in the face of a looming “stay at home” order, we would have to ask our small...
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Raise your hand if you've ever arrived at the barn completely frazzled by a harrowing drive in rush hour traffic. Or scarfed down a sandwich while zipping up your boots and tightening the girth. Or rushed into the arena and...
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What happens when global pandemic containment measures mean that you can't go see your horse? Caterina, a junior rider in Rome, Italy, is facing strict quarantine measures as her country remains in lockdown until at least the 3rd of April. We chatted...
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