Peace With Everyone

Here's this week's entry for Wordless Wednesday (Saturday edition). Photo by Nickers and Ink."If it is at all possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone" (Romans 12:18, NIV). Love poetry? Click here to visit Linda Ann Nickerson’s poetry and humor blog, Nickers and Ink.Click here to subscribe to an RSS feed for this writer's helpful Helium content. If you wish, click here

Fragile Finery - Grace and Glory Can Be Costly

(Written upon request of Three Word Wednesday’s prompt on “glass,” question,” and token.”)Fragile Finery –Grace and Glory Can Be CostlyA lovely filly, made of glass,Without question, bonny lass,Pranced through classes, without par,Ever graceful superstar.Leaving others at impasse.With perfect braids and flexing poll,She lured the judges to extolLovely form and elegance,Poise and beauty, all at

The Hope of Spring

Here's this week's entry for Wordless Wednesday (Friday edition). Photo by Nickers and Ink.The Hope of SpringThe snow may fall, deep all around,And yet we know, spring may be found.Love poetry? Click here to visit Linda Ann Nickerson’s poetry and humor blog, Nickers and Ink.Click here to subscribe to an RSS feed for this writer's helpful Helium content. If you wish, click here for a free

Struck by Luck – A Riding Pass on Surprise in the Grass

Struck by Luck –A Riding Pass on Surprise in the Grass “The only sure thing about luckis that it will change.” Bret Harte(1836 – 1902) We galloped ‘cross the countryside,The perfect afternoon trail ride.Beside a creek, we paused to restAnd lounged awhile in grassy nest. Our horsey posse was content;To sit a spell was our intent.We sighed to see a day so fair

Common Myths About Cats

Common Myths About Cats

It is nearly impossible to spend time at the stables without becoming acquainted with at least a few barn cats. Our family recently adopted an abandoned kitten, found atop a haystack. For horsey folks and animals lovers of all kinds, The Mane Point offers a Cat Quiz today.
Test Your Cat Knowledge.Can you determine which of the following statements are TRUE or FALSE? (A

Down Time (for Wordless Wednesday's Thursday edition)

Here's this week's entry for Wordless Wednesday. (Photo by Nickers and Ink.)Love poetry? Click here to visit Linda Ann Nickerson’s poetry and humor blog, Nickers and Ink. Or click here to subscribe to an RSS feed for this writer's helpful Helium content. If you wish, click here for a free subscription to this author's online AC content, so you won't miss a single post!

Spring Is Coming! Time for Foaling! (for Wordless Wednesday)

Here's this week's entry for Wordless Wednesday. (Photo by Nickers and Ink.)Love poetry? Click here to visit Linda Ann Nickerson’s poetry and humor blog, Nickers and Ink. Or click here to subscribe to an RSS feed for this writer's helpful Helium content. If you wish, click here for a free subscription to this author's online AC content, so you won't miss a single post!

The Horse and His Girl – A Prodigious Pair

The Horse and His Girl - A Prodigious Pair Kindred Spirits? There is something about jumping a horse over a fence, something that makes you feel good. Perhaps it's the risk, the gamble. In any event it's a thing I need. William Faulkner(1897 – 1962) My daughter is a force of nature. From the moment she arrived, this kinetic kid has galloped through each day with gusto.

Break It to Me Gently - How to Halter-Train a Foal

Break It to Me Gently -How to Halter-Train a Foal Young horses are a delight, but they can also be a challenge. Hooves fly! Heads toss! How can you hope to put a halter on that young horse? Start early! It is never too soon to start handling and training a young horse. The best time to commence is while he is still small and willing to trust you. Ideally, human contact begins

Land Mines - A Rhyming Prep to Watch Your Step!

Land Mines -A Rhyming Prep to Watch Your Step! There is an eagle in methat wants to soar,and there is a hippopotamus in methat wants to wallow in the mud. Carl Sandburg(1878 – 1967) We live beside a danger zone,So watch before you tread.And when the grass is overgrown,The obstacles embed. Bare feet are not advisable,As everybody knows,And things