“Everything makes sense now. The soreness, the clumsiness, the “attitude.” No one saw the signs until now. But at least I know I’ve saved her again. We’ve saved each other so many times.”

We rescued Nilla as a untrained and unwanted 3-year-old. We nursed her back to health, and my husband trained her.

It’s that time of year when we want to cozy down and do something homey. Ponies range in size from 9″ to 26″ depending on your choice of yarns and hooks.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of show for us. I don’t think Emily actually realizes all she accomplished. I was so proud to see what a poised, elegant rider Emily has become.”

One of my fondest memories was the first time I washed her barn jacket. She put it on, sniffed it, and gave me heck because I washed it and it didn’t smell like barn anymore. I knew she was hooked.

Recently, I wrote a blog called “10 Reasons Your Daughter Should Own a Horse,” which detailed all the benefits of horse ownership for teenage girls. Now, I’ve been compelled to address the next logical step in the consideration process.