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In my weekly blog, “Amateur Equestrian Confessions,” I share the passion and the pain of one of the most endearing pursuits in the world, horseback riding.
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Case Closed
Everyone gathered on the set to watch Jerry act again. Terry Sheridan was there with Petrolia. Kelly Reilly came with her agent. The...
JoAnn Shannon
Mar 6, 2024
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Think Like a Horse
The next morning, I summoned Raffi. “Get Serena and wait for me on the path to the film set,” I told him. His eyes widened in surprise....
JoAnn Shannon
Feb 28, 2024
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Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head
At midnight, I was awakened by Jerry. He interrupted an excellent dream in which I was floating on a boat down the Nile River....
JoAnn Shannon
Feb 21, 2024
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Cousin Serena
The young actress that played Cousin Serena stepped into the barn. Jerry nickered with genuine joy. She opened her hand and offered him...
JoAnn Shannon
Feb 14, 2024
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Raffi's Report
Jerry was worn out by all the fresh air. He laid down and fell asleep as soon as we were led back to our stalls. Raffi opened the barn...
JoAnn Shannon
Feb 7, 2024
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Playing Games
Raffi returned with my blanket. I motioned for him to lean over and whispered in his ear. “Leave me alone with Jerry. You do some...
JoAnn Shannon
Jan 31, 2024
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Contagious
“My name is Flea.” “Why did they send a detective? Have I broken the law?” Jerry asked. I smiled. “You’ve broken your contract.” Jerry...
JoAnn Shannon
Jan 24, 2024
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Jerry
Raffi was installed in a cabin that stood next to the shed where I was staying. He was far enough away to give me solitude yet close...
JoAnn Shannon
Jan 17, 2024
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Lovestruck
Taylor Sheridan, the writer, director and executive producer of the series Yellowstone, sent his own assistant, Petrolia, to meet us upon...
JoAnn Shannon
Jan 10, 2024
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Darby, Montana
We stayed out too late in Nashville. After an early morning flight, we landed in Missoula, Montana. I emerged from the cargo hold cramped...
JoAnn Shannon
Jan 3, 2024
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A Night in Nashville
It turned out that the Bray City Rollers were rehearsing where I’d spotted the advertisement. Once Raffi and I showed the burly doorman...
JoAnn Shannon
Dec 27, 2023
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Traveling to Montana
Raffi accompanied me as far as the Delta agent would allow. “Are you sure he’ll be safe in there?” Raffi asked pointing to a 4-by-5-foot...
JoAnn Shannon
Dec 20, 2023
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Detective Flea Gets a New Assignment
We were summoned to meet the Chief. Raffi, who had a cold, carried a box of tissues. Upon seeing his red nose, the Chief backed up her...
JoAnn Shannon
Dec 13, 2023
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