Category Archives: Kids’ stories

The Hayride

Posted on March 11, 2011 by robinofrockridge

The Hayride © Sandy Baker 2010 Bobby begged me to go on a hayride Though I swore we had no relationship. Romance is what he was hoping for But that’s the last thing I wanted from him.   Hay piled … Continue reading →

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Honoring Midnight – Or the Simple Joy of Riding.

Posted on February 28, 2011 by robinofrockridge

How long has it been since you considered the simple pleasure of riding horseback? Too long? Sometimes we can become so wrapped up in our jobs, in raising a family, in pursing plans to save the world or write the next … Continue reading →

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A Western Gentleman

Posted on January 28, 2011 by robinofrockridge

Here’s a Guest Blog from my friend Phillis Ballew. She wrote A Western Gentleman when she lived in Arizona. It was originally published in the Prescott Courier in 1989. Thank you to Phillis and the Prescott Courier for permission to … Continue reading →

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Lewis Buzbee workshop/writing for kids & more

Posted on January 22, 2011 by robinofrockridge

Here’s a message from Jeanne Miller for anyone interested in writing for kids, or those who want to know more about writing fiction. (WE NEED MORE HORSE STORIES FOR KIDS! –Robin) Dear Redwood Community, I’d like to encourage you to sign … Continue reading →

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SCHC Equus Awards

Posted on January 19, 2011 by robinofrockridge

It’s almost time for the Sonoma County Equus Awards on March 12th, sponsored by the Sonoma County Horse Council.  Are you ready?  Honoring – Robert Adams Pamela Berg Lawrence Braun Ann Gillis, DVM Stuart Greenberg JoDean Nicolette Yves Sauvignon Diana Thompson … Continue reading →

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Weather to Ride or Write

Posted on January 8, 2011 by robinofrockridge

I confess—I’m now a fair weather rider. Yesterday the sun broke through the fog about noon. I jumped out of my desk chair to look at Willa through the window. She grazed in the warming sun. I’d go ride her, … Continue reading →

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Post a Week 2011

Posted on January 1, 2011 by robinofrockridge

Happy New Year! I decided to accept the Word Press challenge to post once a week during 2011. My original intent with my blog was  to post once every two weeks. Let’s go for the once a week goal. Some of … Continue reading →

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The Story of Period and Comma by Arlene Miller

Posted on December 29, 2010 by robinofrockridge
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Horses and rain

Posted on December 26, 2010 by robinofrockridge

Why is it that many horses prefer to stand out in the rain? Mine for one. I went out to feed Willa on Christmas day in a heavy downpour. Extra carrots and an apple decorated her alfalfa pellets along with a … Continue reading →

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