Horsereporter

17/07/2025

I saw this quote today and wanted to share:

✨F-E-A-R has two meanings:
“Forget Everything And Run” or
“Face Everything And Rise.”

✨The choice is yours.

We all feel fear.
In the saddle. In life. In the quiet moments where no one’s watching.
But fear isn’t the enemy — staying stuck in it is.

You get to choose what fear means to you.
You can let it shut you down…
Or you can let it fuel your rise.

Every time you face it —
you build trust.
You build resilience.
You build the version of you who’s not afraid to ride forward, even with shaky hands.

So next time fear shows up,
nod at it… and rise anyway. 🐴🔥

17/07/2025

Zenyatta, born April 1, 2004, is a legendary American Thoroughbred who dominated with 19 wins in 20 starts, including the Breeders’ Cup Classic (2009) and Breeders’ Cup Distaff (2008). Named American Horse of the Year in 2010 and Champion Older Female in 2008, 2009, and 2010, her electrifying last-to-first runs and pre-race dance captivated fans. Inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2016, Zenyatta’s legacy endures as a symbol of brilliance and heart.

17/07/2025

Hello... I'm a bat... I don't suck blood and I don't want to get stuck in your hair.
If I accidentally walk into your house,
please don't hit me with sticks or brooms, it really hurts and I'm very scared.
It was an accident, I didn't want to scare you. If I land, I may not be able to get up and I need your help. Just use a towel to get me out and I'll fly right away, I promise. I eat mosquitoes and many other insects. Our houses are being demolished for other buildings and we only have a few places to shelter. so if I fly into your house, turn off the lights, leave the outside light on and leave the door open, I'll be out in a heartbeat.
Be a human, I want to live too..

15/07/2025

Cotignac, France

21/06/2025

Today, we walked down to the Mediterranean from our Nice apartment...8 minutes...thinking to try a café - one that we had often seen but fun to choose whatever looked good. About a block from the Promenade Des Anglais, we saw through the window a simple menu - and there were free tables outside. This was a casual place and had some good choices...including a confit de canard special (for me) and many sandwich and salad choices. Steve liked the smoked salmon wrap. Both of these were just as we wished they would be.
After finishing our meal and an espresso, we walked across the street to get a Birthday card from the Carrefour. Choosing the card did not take long but the line at the one register was busy. We lined up behind a serious looking man with a full wheeled basket...and as it was his turn, he turned and asked with nods if I wanted to go before him with my one card purchse. I thanked him for the courtesy and as he unloaded his cart, I got in front of his small display on the converor belt of uncooked whole chicken, grapes, some greenery, and a few other things. In French, I thanked him and said it looked as if he had a good dinner planned. With head down he mumbled,''no francais", so I tried in English, with the response, "no english". I then asked him what country he was from...which he understood and answered, "Ukraine". I smiled at him and said, "SLAVA UKRAINE". I was rewarded with his big smile as he repeated, Slava Ukriane, (Glory to Ukraine) with a nod.

21/06/2025

21/06/2025

When your tiny boots hit the stirrups and the world turns into one big adventure. 🐎✨ Little man’s first taste of rodeo life—and he’s hooked!

02/06/2025

Start 'em young and let 'em ride! 🐴✨

Nothing says confidence like a tiny rider on a mighty Shetland, keeping pace with the big horses. The mud, the smiles, and the fearless spirit – this little cowboy's ready to take on the trail! 💪👦