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02/03/2025

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02/03/2025

A hospital grants a terminally ill police officer the opportunity for a final visit with his cherished horse.

That’s the best gift ever!🤗💙🌈

02/03/2025

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02/01/2025

PUMPKIN WAS SEABISCUIT’S best friend, pal, and most loyal stablemate! He was Seabiscuit's closest pal since Seabiscuit was brought to California by owner Charles Howard. Pumpkin also led Charles Howard’s string of racehorses on the track to exercise.

“SEABISCUIT wasn’t supposed to be a champion. Even though he came from great stock….he turned out kind of wonky looking. He ran funny, with a gait that looked like an egg be**er. He was small. In his early career, he had some tough times and they turned him a little bit mean. He was almost worn out before he really had a chance to shine. By the time he ended up in the care of the trainer who would take him to glory, Seabiscuit was 200 lbs underweight and so high-strung he spent most of his time pacing and pacing and pacing in his stall. He was a mess.

THEN ALONG CAME PUMPKIN. As Laura Hillebrand describes him in her book Seabiscuit: An American Legend, “Pumpkin was amiable to every horse he met and became a surrogate parent to the flighty ones.” High strung Thoroughbred race horses do better with a calm and gentle “lead pony” around. These companions keep the race horse company and walk with them out to the track to calm the nerves. Pumpkin had been a Montana cow pony–there wasn’t much he hadn’t seen but none of it had turned him mean. So the trainer knocked out the wall between two stalls and moved Pumpkin in with the Biscuit. After a little sniffing and conversation, the scrappy little champion and his soothing yellow companion remained bonded for the rest of their lives. And Seabiscuit went on to take his place in the history books.”
An excerpt from Seabiscuit’s Best Pal, June 2015 at Baddest

01/31/2025

📚 Next in The Educated Equestrian:

Horse Speak: The Equine-Human Translation Guide by Sharon Wilsie and Gretchen Vogel is now available! This book isn’t about training methods—it’s about learning to “listen” and “talk” to horses in their own language. Whether you're a rider, trainer, or horse enthusiast, it’s a simple and practical way to build better communication and trust with your horse. Discover how to truly connect and understand what your horse is saying! 🐴

01/30/2025

Wishful thinking 💭 (but sadly fake news)

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01/29/2025

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01/29/2025

I love this quote 🥰 I remember from an early age that horse smell especially that grassy breath 🥰 whenever I smell it, it takes me back years ❤️❤️❤️

01/29/2025

Zana speaking on Karl’s page:

Being of First Nations descent- my granddad was born on a reservation in Canada and ended up in the UK, I feel very comfortable and at home with native ways and practices

We were good horse people.

This quote says so much.

I teach this all the time, on every course - Hang out with your horses, your animals.

Get to know them, get to know each other - it’s takes time, so take that time, stop rushing.

Just jumping on a horse you don’t know is brave and potentially risky and unfair to both you and the horse.

You have no relationship and therefore trust.

This is always difficult if you ride at riding schools, maybe have a share horse or are buying a new horse and trying out horses to buy at a yard.

You don’t know each other, the quirks, the behaviours from both of you.

So when I buy a new horse I treat every horse as if it’s 3 years old, even if it’s 14 yrs old and has hunted, done cross country whatever, I start from the beginning as the horse hasn’t done this with me.
I’m a new person to that horse.

We don’t know each other.

The horse doesn’t know that I’ll look after him, that I’ll keep him safe, that I’ll train him to the best of of my abilities and help him out in the world to become a confident horse and eventually independent and self assured.

Why should he just trust me?

It’s not a given a horse should listen to you - you have to earn that right and prove yourself to the horse that you are worth listening too.

Enjoy the journey of training and learning about each other.

Take the time

Make the time

It’s not a race, it’s about creating the best relationship you can

01/29/2025

hey Serve, We Honor. Proud of Them. ❤️🫡❤️❤️🫡🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸 🩷🫂
Ten Unknown Facts About
Founding: Tesla was founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning,
not Elon Musk. Musk joined the company as a major investor and became its public face.
Model Naming Quirk: Tesla’s car lineup follows a playful pattern: Model S, 3, X, and Y.
Elon Musk has said it was meant to spell "S3XY," with the number 3 replacing an "E."
Battery Focus: Tesla's breakthrough isn’t just in electric cars but also in battery technology. Tesla has invested heavily in creating powerful and long-lasting batteries, not only for cars but also for energy storage solutions like Powerwall.
Autopilot and Full Self-Driving: Tesla’s Autopilot is an advanced driver-assistance system, but it’s not fully autonomous. The company is working on Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which could eventually enable true autonomous driving.
Gigafactories: Tesla operates massive manufacturing plants known as Gigafactories, located in the U.S., China, and Germany. These factories are integral to Tesla’s ability to scale production and reduce costs.
SpaceX Connection: Tesla and SpaceX, both run by Elon Musk, share more than just a CEO. The companies collaborate on technology, and SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket even launched a Tesla Roadster into space as part of a 2018 test flight.
Sustainable Vision: Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
In addition to electric cars, the company is a leader in solar power and energy storage solutions.
Over-the-Air Updates: Tesla was the first car manufacturer to allow over-the-air software updates, letting owners download new features and improvements to their cars without visiting a dealership.
AI and Robots: Tesla’s AI Day event introduced Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot designed to handle dangerous or
repetitive tasks, showcasing Musk’s vision for AI and robotics beyond automobiles.
Environmental Impact: Tesla has reduced the overall carbon footprint of its vehicle manufacturing and is
working on creating fully recyclable batteries, making it a leader in the green automotive revolution.

01/28/2025

The Kelpies, monumental sculptures located in Scotland, assume an even more striking presence during a thunderstorm. These impressive horse heads, each standing at 30.5 meters (100 feet) tall, are situated in The Helix park near Falkirk and were crafted by the artist Andy Scott.

These sculptures honor the vital historical role that heavy horses played in Scotland's industrial and agricultural development. Named after legendary aquatic creatures in Scottish folklore, renowned for their immense strength and ability to transform, the Kelpies serve as a potent symbol of the region's heritage.

When illuminated by flashes of lightning against a backdrop of darkened skies, the Kelpies appear to come to life, their grand silhouettes reflecting the power and mystery inherent in the legends they represent. The juxtaposition of the sleek, contemporary steel of the sculptures with the untamed force of nature creates a truly breathtaking display.