They Said vs. The Truth: Casper

What they all said compared to the truth of now. A comparison.

A story of strength, pride, determination, hope, and love.

In a few simple words.

-Casper-

 They said he was nothing. They said he was worth nothing.

He would not be caught. They said he would just rot out in the field forever.

They said he wasn't happy. They said he never would be. 

They said he was stupid.

They said he was a brat.

They said he was wild.

They said he was ugly.

They said he was old.

They said he was weak.

They said he could never be ridden.

 They said he would never listen.

 They said he could never be trained. They said he could never be taught.

They said he could never enjoy human contact.

They said he could never feel love. 

They said he could never show affection.

They said he would never find joy with a human.

They said that he could never show kindness.

 They said he was mean. 

They said he would never be gentle.

They said he wouldn't understand a small human life and its value.

They said he wouldn't understand.

They said he could never fly. They said he could never be free. 

They said he would never make it.

Well, look at him now.

[**This post was once again inspired by the realization at how lucky I am to have this amazing pony in my life and that all he has taught me.

'The Truth' part of the comparison are the photos. Revel in the irony that is the human species.]

Furnishing my Future Home

Hey everyone!

On a totally unrelated note to horses, we just left a thrift shop. We were looking for something to display my jewelry with for the Chattanooga Market.

Looking around I realized that with some hard work and good taste in style, I could probably furnish a home all by myself.

Looking to the future of course, this would come when I am going to get my first home the good news is that it could be done fairly inexpensively.

Also I've always wanted to be able to say that I got an item at a thrift shop, just to say something like "It was such a lucky find!"

And to say that about every single item? Bahahahaha ..

Anyway. School is almost over and soI am excited for this summer as well as terrified for junior year!

Cheers!

Julia

Technical Difficulties

After getting an iPhone for my birthday, I have been doing a bit more blog posting. (Have you noticed??) HOWEVER I was very puzzled to find that these blogs were not appearing as most recent. Especially the book review of "Horses Never Lie."

So after searching for the post I found it in DECEMBER!!

Completely dumbfounded, I have come to the decision to repost the posts that are not in the correct spot, so this is a head's up.

Also, I apologize for the inconvenience!

Cheers,
Julia

The Internsip: The Saga Continued

I am very pleased to announce that I'll be returning to Alabama to study under at Emily Larramore this summer. (on conditions of good grades and a clean room)

For seven days I'll be able to assist Emily in the preparations during camp as well as be able to continue learning from her.

After what was achieved last summer, I am excited for this new experience.


Cheers,
Julia

Summer Reading List

These are the 3 books I am going to read from June 1st to September 1st.

*dramatic music*

1. Imagine: How Creativity Works, by Jonah Lehrer

2. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain

3. Outliers: A Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell

What You Would Find: In My Car

This post is of course what I will have in my car when I actually get a car and can drive! (Hey, my 16th birthday is tomorrow!)

Some people prefer to keep their cars impeccibly clean. Not a single spot of dirt. Of course, these people usually don't have 2 horses, 2 dogs and 4 cats, now do they?

My car is going to be full of stuff that I would carry around with me all the time if I could.

Let's start with my horse-related car clutter:

1. A collection of Parelli Audio CDs.

2. Horse treats.

3. Horse halter & leadrope.

4. Horses Never Lie by Mark Rashid.

5. Raise Your Hand if You Love Horses by Pat Parelli.

Onto other animal-related stuff:

1. Dog treats.

2. Dog collar & leash.

3. Dog seatbelt.

4. Cat treats.

5. First aid kit, including animal-safe items.

Other such things:


1. Notepad/paper - ALWAYS.

2. Pens/pencils.

3. Change, lots and lots of change.

4. One of the 7 Harry Potter books. to be interchanged every 2 months or so.

5. Phone charger

6. A copy of my published book.



Those are those things that I would keep in my car. The pleasure-related items at least. :)
What can you find in your car?

That moment

Yesterday I was struck with one of those moments where you realize "Oh my god, I have the most amazing pony in my life. He is just the most gorgeous, most kind-hearted, most loyal pony." It was one of those moments where you literally can't believe you are lucky enough to have him in your life.

He didn't do anything special. He was just there, with me. In all his handsome beauty. (He would insist on the handsome part otherwise it wouldn't be manly enough :P)

I love you Casper...
Julia

Parelli Conyers Tour Stop- PREVIEW

I have watched several of Pat Parelli's demos with problem horses. At live events, on Celebration DVDs and in the Savvy Vault. I watched him work with Beau, the rescue horse at Franklin, I've watched dozens of trailer loading make over videos. I've watched the change dozens of times. 

And I've never really understood what was happening. I watched, took it in...could see the horse at the start and saw the horse at the end but couldn't SEE what was happening.

This weekend I saw the change. I watched it and understood it. With the mismatch horse, with the trailering horse AND with the problem horse. Oh the wonders of understanding.

Tastefully Picked - 4

Theme: Color

What do you think?

col·or

  

noun

1.

the quality of an object or substance with respect to lightreflected by the object, usually determined visually bymeasurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of thereflected light; saturation or chroma; hue.

Silence Session

Hello everyone!


It has long been a lesson that Kara has tried to explain to me.
Silence.
You don't need words to communicate with horses.

Think. When you are level 4, you shouldn't have to use any voice commands- in my opinion anyway.
You use your body language, your legs, your seat...
Your focus. Your gaze.

With Casper a few weeks back, we were alone at the stables. Just us. No noise, no commotion, none of those bothersome things.

We did join-up before I began to play with him in silence. It was a connection that I could not really explain. An invisible thread that connected us.

He didn't move off, he allowed me to stroke him all over and pick up his feet without dispute (which is unusual)
He even let me play with a mechanical pencil to prepare him for shots when the vet came.
(That payed off today. The vet complimented his good behaviour, adding that ponies usually put up a huge fight.)

~Julia

Conyers in 5 days!