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Dream or Fantasy?

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Avoid Fantasy to Turn Your Dreams into Reality by Catherine Madera What’s the difference between dreams and fantasies? I think the short answer is that a dream doesn’t ignore reality; the dreamer sees challenges clearly and finds realistic ways to overcome them. Horses have a wonderful way of igniting …

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Savor Summer

August 5, 2020August 1, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Inspiration Abounds in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest by Catherine Madera Like so many Americans, I spend far too much time in front of a screen. I love my life as a writer and editor, but it requires long hours sitting at a desk. Rather than getting lost on a …

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Finding Happy

August 5, 2020July 24, 2015 by Catherine Madera

The Exhilaration of Challenge and Novelty by Catherine Madera Several months ago I read an intriguing book called The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. In it Rubin recounts the year-long study she conducted into her personal happiness and what she discovered along the way. Despite the fact that human beings …

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The Little Things

August 5, 2020June 1, 2015 by Catherine Madera

The Intricate Dance of Health and Wellness Many times I am amazed at the big changes small adjustments can make. These “little things” may relate to work, relationships or health and wellness. I was reminded of this truth recently after having my colt, Diamonte, treated with acupressure. Diamonte is a …

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Good Medicine

August 5, 2020April 1, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Celebrating the Generosity of the Horse Community I’ll never forget a woman from the hospital where my mother once worked, many years ago. She was a nurse also, a Native American named Crissa Manysuns (correct spelling unknown). Wise, compassionate and resourceful, Crissa owned horses and I was drawn to her …

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Saying Goodbye: When You Have to Sell a Horse

August 5, 2020March 6, 2015 by Catherine Madera

When You Have to Sell a Horse by Catherine Madera I loved the book Black Beauty and read it several times as a youth. It’s a beautiful story but a sad one, too, especially the way it explores the selling of horses. Some “win the lotto” when they are sold, …

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Finding a Way Forward

August 5, 2020February 27, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Facing Unexpected Challenges by Catherine Madera Let’s face it, sometimes life is scary. We’ll all face unexpected, overwhelming challenges at one point or another. The way forward may not only look impossible, it can feel terrifying. It reminds me of a training experience last fall with my horse, Eli. The …

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On Living Aloha

August 5, 2020January 1, 2015 by Catherine Madera

Hawaiian Adventures on Horseback by Catherine Madera It’s January and the climate outside is less than friendly toward horse activities. While I want to ride, the thought of wrangling a filthy, extra frisky 1,000 pound beast isn’t always appealing. I’d prefer a book by the fire and the chance to …

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My Favorite Things

August 5, 2020December 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

True Beauty is an Inside Job by Catherine Madera A fun holiday activity is always the mystery gift exchange. Common at parties, this game usually involves many multi-colored packages being moved around a group of people who can decide to keep their gift or steal one that looks better. …

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Sharing the Gift

August 5, 2020November 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Including Others in Your Equine Lifestyle by Catherine Madera I’ve lived with horses for so long now I can forget how fortunate I am to enjoy this lifestyle, no matter how wet, dirty or difficult it gets. I still remember being a young, horseless girl, however, the kind who …

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Savor Summer

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Finding Happy

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The Little Things

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Good Medicine

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Saying Goodbye: When You Have to Sell a Horse

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Finding a Way Forward

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On Living Aloha

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My Favorite Things

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