The Horse Magazines to Talk About

There are two horse magazines on the market today that are competing for the horse owners who are searching for a more natural way. I have had the honor of being published in both and wanted to share with you my personal favorite and a true story.

But first here are the magazines I would recommend if you are looking for natural and alternative ways. They are called, Natural Horse Magazine and Equine Wellness.

Here is one of the stories I had published:

The following true story is me thinking I was utilizing my natural riding horsemanship skills without a moment of thought to safe horse riding necessities!

I hope by sharing this story, I will keep someone else out of trouble!

Confessions of a Teenage Horse-A-Holic!

I was fourteen at the time when I would pass the pasture of this beautiful black horse (name unknown), on my way to a friend’s house. I would always stop, climb through the fence to pet and have a chat with this beauty. We became very good friends. So I thought.

Since I had no horse of my own and it had been months since I mounted a horse, I thought how wonderful it would be to just take a quick ride! I had never seen anyone ride or even handle this horse so why I would think it was okay is still a mystery to me.

Finally the intoxication of mounting this beast got the better of me and I noticed some twine on the ground from the bales the horse was given and with my creative skills conjured up a rope bridle. I softly led him to a log on the ground to help me get on since this horse had to have been 16 hands high! Up I went bareback, all along hoping not to get caught!

We glided along walking and then trotting, the whole time I thought I was in heaven! After about 10 minutes I realized how crazy this was and dismounted, thanked the horse, and went on my way!

I am now a responsible parent (so I would like to think!) and could only imagine if my child shared this story. I’m sure my response would be something like, “Are you nuts!”, “Did you take leave of all your senses! Or did you just decide to stop using the brain God gave you! “You’re so lucky that horse didn’t hurt you!” And many, many more choice words!

Realizing how truly crazy this idea was, and the mere fact that I lived to tell the tale suggests that this horse recognized something in me worth saving or perhaps simply recognized I lacked the capacity to think rationally!

It makes you wonder though, the combined innocence of a child and the loving nature of the horse, what miracles can be created.

Note to Self:

1. Never get on a horse that you have no idea is even trained to ride!

2. Never tell your parents, they will use it against you later!

3. Never tell your children the dumb mistakes you’ve made, they will use it against you later too!

4. Always listen to your intuition, it may save your life someday!

There are many horse magazines available today, check them all out and find the source that best suits your journey.

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