September 25, 2019
On the loss of a horse
A person I greatly respect lost one of her old mares today. My friend sat up all night in the … Read More “On the loss of a horse”
Tag: Isis
July 25, 2018
Canter departs
Thirteen years ago, my horse somersaulted and landed on me when we were cantering during a riding lesson. I don’t … Read More “Canter departs”
August 5, 2013
Horsebackwriter on Tumblr
A friend of mine from work sent me a link to a Tumblr blog written by Horsebackwriter. Like me, she … Read More “Horsebackwriter on Tumblr”
March 21, 2013
Best view in the world
First time I had these two pictures side by side, I was struck by how similar my two Bay Wonder … Read More “Best view in the world”
October 26, 2012
Where did October go?
Where did October go? I suddenly blinked and it was gone and November is looming large. December isn’t too far … Read More “Where did October go?”
September 14, 2012
Horse and I by Bat for Lashes
I didn’t realize until today why I have been listening so much to a song by Bat for Lashes called … Read More “Horse and I by Bat for Lashes”
The quality of autumn sunlight
The quality of the light is different as summer fades into fall. The humidity haze burns away and is replaced … Read More “The quality of autumn sunlight”
March 8, 2012
Happy birthday Isis
Isis would have been 19 today. Same birthday as my little sister. Happy birthday, my dear girl. You are so … Read More “Happy birthday Isis”
February 27, 2012
Finding information about insulin resistance in horses
A friend of mine emailed me this weekend about insulin resistance in horses. She has a new boarder with a … Read More “Finding information about insulin resistance in horses”
February 8, 2012
Tonight, we write
The characters are playing. Specifically: one story, Ride Softly, is pounding to be written. I’m seven pages in, which doesn’t … Read More “Tonight, we write”
January 27, 2012
Patterns
Patterns can be comforting routines. You fall into them like a comfortable bed, with a few sharp pokey bits that … Read More “Patterns”
December 20, 2011
Nominate Fudge’s EPM Blog
When Isis was diagnosed with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, one site provided answers and informative discussion about this disease, current treatment … Read More “Nominate Fudge’s EPM Blog”
December 11, 2011
One thousand posts and counting
This post is the 1000th entry on Y Ceffyl Du. It’s only taken seven years to get here. I’ve blogged … Read More “One thousand posts and counting”
December 7, 2011
Memorial for Isis at home
I have a glass book case at home in my bedroom. I cleared one of the shelves for pictures of … Read More “Memorial for Isis at home”
And the baby claims the universe
Kasane knew when Isis had passed. All of the horses had come running up to the front of the pastures … Read More “And the baby claims the universe”