Li Robbins
@LiRobbins
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Freelance writer. Former @CBC producer. Current horse's person.
Peterborough, Ontario
Joined May 2013
Karen Rohlf's a visionary when it comes to horse welfare in the dressage world. You can read my article on her work at Canadian Horse Journals. https://t.co/qezI5CFQkQ
#horses #dressage #equinewelfare
horsejournals.com
There’s a reason some call it “stressage.” Like ballet, dressage is an art form that balances grace with strength and athleticism, a feat demanding extraordinary mastery of the body. Unlike ballet,...
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Pleased to see @HorseCanada's year-end top articles list includes "Return to Riding." https://t.co/DT1qLgc9la
#Horses #equestrian
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Opinion: They own horses, don’t they? On animal rights and a complicated creature /via @globeandmail
theglobeandmail.com
Whether we see them as property, playthings, food or friends, horses add unique challenges to our debate about how humans should treat animals
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Thanks to Victoria Shroff @shroffanimallaw for insight into the legal (and other) realities facing horses in Canada (and elsewhere). #equinewelfare #horses
Thanks for inviting me for an interview on #HorseWelfare🐴⚖️#AnimalLaw: "They own horses, don’t they? On animal rights & a complicated creature" @globeandmail
https://t.co/uWB6RODRP1…
@LiRobbins | @jannarden @defendhorsescan @beynate @CdnAnimalLawSG
#Horses #BanLiveExport
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Opinion: They own horses, don’t they? On animal rights and a complicated creature
theglobeandmail.com
Whether we see them as property, playthings, food or friends, horses add unique challenges to our debate about how humans should treat animals
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Wonderful that @globeandmail took such an interest in equine welfare. Thanks to editor @itsmarkmedley. #equinewelfare #horses
Opinion: They own horses, don’t they? On animal rights and a complicated creature
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Return to Riding: From Schoolies to Horse Ownership Plenty of adults 'of a certain age' are rediscovering riding. Here are some tips to ease yourself back into the saddle. #horseriding #adultriders #horses
https://t.co/WsapmomeNh
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Yes, older women ride horses. (Most do not wear helmets like this one though, with good reason.) #Horses #aging #women
Celebrating Riders (and Re-Riders) of a Certain Age Riders over 40 – including those 65+ – are the fastest-growing segment of the equestrian world, whether newbies or returning to the sport. #RidersofaCertainAge #matureriders #ridingatanyage
https://t.co/qiqMwSg46r
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"The muzzle resting on your shoulder. The nickering at your footsteps..." @LiRobbins, @PlaidHorseMag 🥰 #Horses #HorseGirl #Friends
https://t.co/1FNLWxdmxG
theplaidhorse.com
BY LI ROBBINS When I was twelve my riding ambitions were all about jumping. I jumped everything in sight with Dusty, my scrappy little Palomino gelding. Water-filled ditches, hay bales in fields,...
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#Ptbo-area veterinarians & staff ditch New Year's Eve plans to help overwhelmed emergency vet clinic. Acc to Dr. Kristy Hiltz, KVEC capacity crisis reflects staff shortage & mental health crisis in veterinary medicine - https://t.co/qd2Qhz5Hu6
kawarthanow.com
By Paul Rellinger. According to Dr. Kristy Hiltz, capacity crisis at Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic reflects staff shortage and mental health crisis in veterinary medicine.
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Whitey's annual Christmas Day message. (Unlike the Queen he pretty much only makes one point, but he certainly chews it over thoroughly.) #QueensSpeech
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Looking forward to that @paolopp! (And enjoying the beautiful music so far.) #joytotheworld
No In Concert today - it's time for the annual @CBCMusic Joy to the World Christmas special of concerts from many countries. I'll be presenting Canada's portion featuring @EarlyMusicVan & @PacificBaroque at 3pm in all 🇨🇦 time zones (3:30 NL) 🎄💫❄️ https://t.co/J8dIw9JgWV
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Still we have journalism back home. They cannot kill the journalists. @arzuyldzz You’re struggle isn’t going on deaf ears. @kkierans
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Totally charming #MidoriMarsh video. And you can hear her sing live on Monday Dec. 13 with @PtboSingers! https://t.co/9U0qT7YlSt
#Ptbo
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Still on the fence about becoming a monthly supporter of our local journalism? Here’s why writer and theatre artist Kate Story (@kstory4) is a proud Peterborough Currents supporter:
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Thank goodness for @urbanhorsedoc. We can all use a little #MuleMonday.
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