Harry | October 11, 2011
Much of the insight into humans that I have gained can be attributed to the teachings afforded me by non-human animals. Perhaps because we humans have a tendency to blur our real nature with spoken words – far too many of them – I find I get a clearer picture if I look at humans [...]
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Tags: Attachment, Family, Horses
Harry | September 11, 2010
I’ve been meaning to write a post about horseshoes and stables for sometime now. Unfortunately I tend to rant about them only to the converted, and keep quiet when in the company of those who practice the horrors of such. To keep the peace so to speak. Particularly amongst friends. But this is my blog [...]
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Tags: Barefoot, Hooves, Horses
Harry | August 21, 2010
When do you give up on an animal? Or perhaps better worded: When do you help an animal to move on? And why? It was Dawn Watch pointing me to an article in Parade magazine titled Can you teach a bad dog new tricks? that got me thinking about it. In the article Jim Gorant discusses [...]
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Tags: Animal healthcare, Community, Euthanasia, Goats, Horses, Local
Harry | July 28, 2010
Many of you will have read the article and seen the video on Russia’s parasailing donkey. Having 2 donkeys as part of our family, Lily and Charlie, it’s hard not to be particularly appalled that any human could possibly think such a stunt was acceptable. While the veterinarian cleared the donkey of any physical injury, [...]
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Tags: Abuse, Animal healthcare, Donkeys, Farriers, Hoof trimming, Horses, Psychological abuse, Veterinarians