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barncat April 8th, 2020

I am an avid equestrian- not great but enjoy the challenge. Finally started riding my husband's new horse. Boy has he gotten herdbound. Realized he hates being separated from his buddies- WOW- just like us humans. When i take him away from his herd he does a left turn back to his friends. Not a right turn- a strong left turn. So i spent yesterday getting him comfortable leaving - and found out if I anticipate his anxiety- and block him with a right neck rein- better.

HOpe everyone finds something insightful each day during these challenging times.

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TiltedWindmill April 30th, 2020

@barncat Mostly in a pile of existential depression.

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barncat OP April 30th, 2020

@TiltedWindmill- your comment inspired me to look up existential- "looking for the meaning of life" among other things- you hit the hammer on the head. Searching for the purpose and meaning of life- especially now in the covid crisis. Now we get to restructure our lives and look for new meaning.

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barncat OP June 2nd, 2020

spent (or wasted) the morning reading posts on the forums- searching for conversations. so miss the casual interactions in my community. it is just not the same- and it is though i am a junkie looking for a fix. need my hugs fix- miss my smiles from other people fix. miss being able to drop in on neighbors homes for a tea fix. how is everyone else functioning in this wierd abnormal world of social distancing? or is it just me in withdrawal.

lazyKatz June 5th, 2020

Everyone copes the best way as they can..... In these times it's not so easy

barncat OP June 7th, 2020

The weekenders are up!!! Yeah- new faces to meet on the beach. And some wonderful engaging conversations - getting to know each other. It is uplifting to chat with other people. Have some possible opportunities to work with children and my horses again- simply have to find out how to "social distance" enlisting my geldings. Now- do I have to put a mask on my horses- ah that would be hilarious. Gus would want to eat anything near his mouth.

Goldcherry2113 June 7th, 2020

I spent most of the day out side enjoying nature.

I miss riding so much. That bond between horse and human. My friend and I were going to go but then everything is still closed. But it will happen again.

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barncat OP June 7th, 2020

@Goldcherry2113- glad you are enjoying nature. I rode Flash- the horse ive been thrown off of the most- today. When he is good he is a fantastic ride. Every day I am able to dismount safely is a good day.

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lazyKatz June 7th, 2020

Today I watched The Bucket List

Both Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson are actors I admire.

barncat OP December 25th, 2020

Today is Christmas 2020- first holiday call was from Sonny's previous owner checking how he is doing. My husband gave him the sad news of Sonny's passing in 2019. I still miss my heart horse almost every day.

tluper6491 December 25th, 2020

Being alone and miserable and wishing I could curl into a ball and die.

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barncat OP December 26th, 2020

@tluper6491- we made it through another day. Hope today is better for you.

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Adeline12345 December 26th, 2020

Playing basketball in the rain just to get 3 shots, didn't suceed cuz to there's lightning and it scared me otw home

barncat OP December 27th, 2020

In my jammies- gotta get on the move tomorrow!