Author Archives: suzannemcannon

Do You Thrive in Sun or Shade?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by suzannemcannon

When you buy a plant, you know how you get those little tabs in the soil that contain instructions for how to care for the plant? It might say that the plant should be in full sun, or partial shade. … Continue reading →

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In Memory of My Cousin, Mark

Posted on November 20, 2013 by suzannemcannon

My earliest memories of my cousin Mark are of putting my hands over my ears.  He had a drum set, and whenever we visited, we saw little of Mark but heard what seemed to be interminable hours of the crashing … Continue reading →

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You never know what’s around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mountain.                                    ~~ … Continue reading →

Posted on September 30, 2013 by suzannemcannon | 1 Comment

New Life, New Business, New Logo…

Posted on September 23, 2013 by suzannemcannon

It has been a very long time since I’ve posted on this blog.  A shamefully long time!  But here I am again, writing for the first time after more than a year has gone by, and what a year it … Continue reading →

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Chasing Chase: Or, How to (Almost) Lose a Horse Before You Find Him

Posted on January 23, 2012 by suzannemcannon

This is a little story about a BIG horse: “Chase Me,” a Clydesdale/Thoroughbred cross who, at the time of this story, lived with his mom — my friend, Shelley.  Through a series of serendipitous circumstances, Chase came to live with … Continue reading →

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Buck Jakes, You Will Be Missed By Many

Posted on January 5, 2012 by suzannemcannon

Buck Jakes* was a great horse.  I don’t think anyone would argue with that statement. During his long life, he garnered many accolades.  As a steeplechaser, he distinguished himself by winning two Maryland Hunt Cups (setting a course record in … Continue reading →

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Three Days After Losing Ben

Posted on January 1, 2012 by suzannemcannon

There is nowhere that I want to be. I don’t want to be at home; I do want to be at home.  I don’t want to be at my barn; yet I do want to be at my barn.  I … Continue reading →

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A Blessing Ritual

Posted on December 28, 2011 by suzannemcannon

I thought it was going to be an ordinary evening at the farm where I work part-time: bring the horses into the barn, pull off their turnout blankets and halters; feed, groom, re-blanket with stable sheets for the night.  Throw … Continue reading →

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Spooking & Shying

Posted on December 18, 2011 by suzannemcannon

Didn’t manage to get on my horse til about 4:30 yesterday…I knew I only had about 20 minutes of daylight left to ride, but I was absolutely determined that I was going to get on Chase, even if all we … Continue reading →

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