by Laura Crum
So
today I want to ask for your thoughts. I have in mind two possible writing
projects for blog posts. One is a series of posts on different horse training
subjects, based on my years of training horses and addressing the many things I
see today that I do not agree with. I am quite sure these posts will provoke a
good deal of argument, as my views are not currently fashionable.
On
the other hand, I don’t train horses any more, and I don’t really have a deep
need to write about the subject. What I do want to write about—for myself—is a
piece about the way I developed my own little horse property. This would be a
series of posts similar to the autobiographical posts I did a year or so ago
about my life with horses. And also similar to the series of posts I did on
building my little pond. There wouldn’t be a whole lot about horses in these
posts—some horse stuff, lots about garden design and architecture…etc. I feel
sure these posts wouldn’t generate much discussion.
So
here’s my question—which would you prefer to read? I would really love it if
you would let me know in the comments (either here or on facebook). Thank you.
And
here, just for fun, is a photo of my most recent solo ride through the forest
on my good little yellow trail horse. We had a lovely time. I hope summer has
also been good to all of you and your equine friends.
Your blog, write what appeals to you most. ☺
ReplyDeleteAoife--That is a very good point. The thing is, I am torn in both directions. Every time I read/see something that demonstrates my pet peeves about horse training, I want to write posts explaining how I learned to make good, reliable horses. But I know these posts will generate argument, perhaps even upset people. Not sure if that is good or bad.
ReplyDeleteI would really enjoy writing about how I created my horse property, but not sure anyone else wants to read such a thing. I might write it for myself--but does it belong on the blog?
How about both, one after the other? I would enjoy either topic for different reasons, and I usually think a lot of your horse training advice is right on the money even though we come from totally different "horse" backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteI would love if you cover both,one then the other!Would love to know more about your little houses,nice to see someone do omething nice and it be small instead of overblown
ReplyDeleteI'd much prefer to read what you're most interested in writing about - it'll be more interesting to read because you'll be more invested in writing it. Blogs aren't writing assignments . . . Would love to read about your horse property, even though at this point I'll never have one of my own - vicarious living!
ReplyDeleteI, personally, would love to see you alternate between the two. I know you are a thoughtful landowner and keeper of horses, and so I would learn some things from you in terms of farm management, I know. And training fads come and go. What matters is compassion, a consistent approach, and a real understanding of how the equine mind works. So fads be damned. Let's be greedy. Let's have both! (If that is not too demanding!)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read about both subjects, but there's no hurry. You can take your time and do it any way you want to.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing about your property and how it came about.
ReplyDeleteYour horse property. I really enjoyed your horse life posts.
ReplyDeleteHorse property, for sure!! I would love to hear how you went about getting your land, building your house and stables, etc.
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