Ah yes the things we have learned and continue to learn from our horses. No matter how long you have been around horses, you will never “know it all”. True, there are people who are very knowledgeable and some might consider them experts. No matter how much you know, you will always find a horse (and a human) that will teach you something new.

I learned from thoroughbred mare.. what “running” was all about. I learned that “goosing Gazi” equaled a one way trip to the ground equaled pain.I know that is a little funny you see we really do learn a lot from our horses, and yes a lot of us learned how to fall off.

There are more things that we have learned however For example we know when our horse isnt feeling well just by looking at them. We know when they come moping around that something isnt quite right with them.In situations like this we have also learned how to pester the Vet to death,we keep insisting that he or she make a house call because our horse just looks to terrible to trailer. When the vet finally gets there he realizes there is nothing wrong with your horse but he has a small case of cold.Then there comes your humiliation wich is also accompanied by a two hundred dollar vet bill all for coming to your house.

We also learn when our horse is tired especially when they lay down with you still on board at a local rodeo in front of all your friends who are by now busting with laughter and you are covered in red dirt and your face is turning red but not because of the dirt.It is all so crazy the things us and our horses will get into. Another thing we learn from horses is that babies are a small clan of horse eating pygmies. Garbage Bags will climb onto your face and suffocate you to death before you can say amen. Garbage Cans will swallow horses whole at least most of our horses think so.And while your on that trail we know how to keep a look out for those little ground nesting birds cause we know as soon as we get near them they are going to fly out right in front of your horses face meanwhile we will be on the ground trying to regain conciousness. These are just a few of the lessons I have learned from my horse. I think we will all benefit from these lessons though because our horses are our best teachers. (if I can just maintain the full and upright position)

But i do know.. they love oats… as do we here one of my most favorite cookies ever.  Oatmeal Jam squares. Just thinking about them I can smell the delicious aroma of baked fruit, butter and oatmeal. mmm..

Oatmeal Jam squares- From Allrecipes

2 cups Oats
1- 3/4 cups flour
1 cup melted butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup jam, jelly, applesauce or mashed up fruit.

Preheat your oven to 375

Mix everything but the jam together in a bowl.

Separate 2 cups of the mixture, press the rest of it into a 13×9in greased pan.

Spread the jam over that, evenly. Sprinkle the rest of the mixture on top of the preserves. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Cut into little squares.

Trot on friends, trot on.