Ask Tigger: Help! I Have a Grumpy Mare
Dear Tigger, Lately my horse fits the grumpy mare stereotype more often than not, but she used to be much happier. We’ve had a saddle fitter out, tried different bits, and increased her turnout,...
Category: Tigger’s Blog
Tigger’s Stress-Busting Tips
Before jumping to some unique and effective stress-busting tips, let’s reflect a moment on where we are today: The infamous year 2020 has tested our collective patience, nerves, and sense of well-being. It...
Let Go of the Reins
Recently, a friend in the horse industry told me that her anxiety during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic had escalated to the point she went to her doctor to get anti-anxiety medication. She...
Creative Quarantine Shopping Ideas
Self-impose social distancing and staying at home has forced me to be more creative in finding necessities online. From my online search, I have found some innovative companies and products perfect for quarantine shopping...
When Goodbye Comes
Lionheart had a good summer. He had a new companion, a feisty 20-year-old mare I adopted from a rescue. His coat shined and he spooked as usual whenever his water bucket was filled. He...
Open to Our Animals: The Art of Intuition
In our world of high-tech connections and megabits per second, we tend to forget about the other mode of communication — one that’s not done via cellular towers or digital servers, or even the...
The Otter Whisperer
For the second year in a row, I have had close encounters with sea otters in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. The guides at the wilderness lodge have named me The Otter Whisperer. The sight of...
When It’s Time to Take a Leap…
Tigger describes the inspiration behind Seeds for Kindness, and gets into the details of what we can expect in its very near future! Some of my most cherished childhood memories are the weekend walks...
Seeds for Kindness
The inspiring origin story for Seeds for Kindness… Several years ago I read a book called The Diamond Cutter by Geshe Michael Roach, which lays out several important Tibetan Buddhist teachings. One of those...
The Alaskan Wilderness in Photos by Tigger
Tigger has returned from her exploration of the Alaskan wilderness. We’re so glad she’s back, and we’re honored to share some of her amazing wildlife photos! “In Alaska, the wilderness surrounds the people; in...
