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Day 1: Hola Panama!
I guess the first day in Panama should include my drive from Northern VA to Ohio the day prior. Since the University I work for is in Ohio, I had to join up with the students and other faculty to fly out of Dayton. Well that required a 500 mile trip with just me and Continue reading
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When asked to chaperone a trip to Panama…. you say yes!
A few months ago a dear friend asked if I could cover her fall 2024 classes while she was on maternity leave. Absolutely ecstatic at the news that she was expecting, I of course said yes. The University was okay with me teaching online and I figured it would be a good resume builder to Continue reading
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Goodbye my heart dog
This is a post I hoped I wouldn’t make for a few more years but I can’t control time. Mickie girl would have been 13 today – her golden birthday – but she told us it was her time to go on October 17, 2023. I did everything I could to give her the best Continue reading
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Frequent flyer miles and changing time zones
This summer I spent more time in the air crossing time zones than I think I ever have. I was able to attend three very different meetings to present my research and speak about hempseed oil use in horses. Of course the summer kicked off with the bi-annual Equine Science Society Symposium in Dallas, TX Continue reading
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dot dot dot – dash dash dash – dot dot dot
Kenneth “Ken” Ely, known to many as “Bud”, however, I would argue that the luckiest people called him grandpa. Born November 12, 1932, he passed away peacefully March 23, 2023 in the comforts of his home. At 90 years old Grandpa lived an amazing life. He was born in the heart of Appalachia in a Continue reading
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Introducing Mickie – the Tennessee born “Texas Heeler”
It was 2010, my senior year of college, and like every wise college senior, I had decided I was ready to get a puppy. My best friend Jennie told me that our farm manager was planning to breed his red heeler (Australian cattle dog for those who don’t know) to a miniature Australian Shepherd (black Continue reading
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Welcome to my blog!
Hello! I’m Kristine, welcome to my blog. I’m currently a PhD candidate studying equine nutrition. I’m also crazy about my dogs and horses. I never thought I’d be one to write a blog. However, as life changes so does my view on writing. I once thought of writing as a chore (probably because I only Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Kristine – welcome to my blog! I’ve recently completed my PhD in equine nutrition and have transitioned into a postdoctoral research position. I’ve also started my own freelance equine nutritional consulting business. I’m crazy about my dog and my horses. I love exploring wineries and breweries in my free time. This blog is meant to be way to memorialize my life. I hope you enjoy following along!
My life in retrospect 