This is a photo of my son Nathan, age 9, making apple crisp. He is learning how to cook and he is learning responsibility. Responsibility is something that is learned when it is age appropriate and a little at a time. Nathan has almost another decade to spend with us but we are already preparing him for when he will leave home.
Does your horse have any responsibilities? Do you believe your horse can be responsible? Please, look away and think about it before you read on.
When I ride a young horse I know I am responsible for most of what happens. I control the environment, I decide how long the lesson is, I read the body language and I stay very aware. Contrast that to going on a trail ride in my youth. Back then I strapped on a bareback pad, bridled up and headed out.
Most of the time when we ride older horses we accept that they have some responsibilities. Stop when I say stop, think twice before you over react, etc. To the extent we trust our horses we are giving them responsibility. But it also must be earned.
Apple Crisp -preheat oven 375
- 5-6 tart apples (I like McIntosh)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup quick oats
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thanks for the recipe…. will try it out and hope my imported michigan man will like it!!!!
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i tought my very young 10 year horse to listen to me better…. first listen then act! he got started with 7 thats why I call him young!
he and my 10 year old son actually think the same!
Both have responsibilities!!!!
One is, to speak without your mouth full ( so Mom can understand ) and to listen careful!!!
Stacy, apple crisp is not apple crisp without real maple syrup! I’ll find the recipe and put it here for you. 🙂
I tried this with frozen cherries (off our neighbors tree), and it was great! I love my pampered chef stuff:)…..Thank you for sharing this recipe. I also like the reminder about responsibility of the horse…..
MMMM >> Looks good !!! Boy they’d be good @ Congress !!!