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Anna Blake
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An animal advocate, award-winning author, solo RV traveler, old-school feminist, unabashed lover of sunsets, and professional horse trainer/clinician. Dogs like me.
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Taking pride in who we are.

From the dedication of Undomesticated Women by Anna Blake. #horses #horsewomen #independent #strengthandcompassion
December 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Just plain abundance. Holiday Company: Jolene’s Heart is Full. #thanksgiving #dogs #dogsandhorses #optimism

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Family on Thanksgiving: Jolene's Heart is Full - Anna Blake
Jolene was in the yard when she saw them. They looked just like her. Inconceivable! They were her people.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Where would we be without them?
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Thanksgiving: Our First Horse Was a Dog
Who would I be without them? *Enjoy this free episode of The Gray Mare Podcast, thank you! Then please consider subscribing.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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This month The CAL Zone features Anna Blake, talking about writing Memoir.
#memoir #podcast #booksky
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The Cal Zone: Episode 3 Interview With Anna Blake
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November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Vulnerability is a strength. #affirmativetraining #surrendercontrol #vulnerability
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Jolene's Bathroom Habits. It would be hypocritical to judge. #dogsandhorses #affirmativetraining #raisingapuppy

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Jolene's Bathroom Habits - Anna Blake
I've said it before. I haven't been alone in the bathroom since 1972. Jolene insists she will not be the dog to break my record.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Getting along. #horsesandhumans #partners #affirmativetraining
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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What's new with you? Writing a Letter About Books and Ordinary Days #letterwriting #yourwordsmatter #amwriting #reallifememoir

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Writing a Letter About Books and Ordinary Days. - Anna Blake
Each sunrise is a pink and yellow watercolor wash that starts as safety-vest orange with a tawdry hot pink lace horizon and slowly fades pale in full light.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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A good trade. #horses #animalwelfare #animaladvocate
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Saints preserve us! #raisingapuppy #dogsandhorses #affirmativetraining

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Jolene's Teen Angst and Roller Derby Bravado - Anna Blake
Mister wants you to know none of this was his idea. He barked at them as they zoomed and bitey-faced and tugged from early afternoon until dark.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Trust it happen in time. #bychoice #freewill #animalsandpeople
November 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Recycling the same costume for 30 years. Some traditions are worth keeping. #halloween #affirmativetraining #animalcostumes

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We Were a Viking Family Long Before Jolene - Anna Blake
On a serious note, in honor of the Day of the Dead, some traditions are worth keeping.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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A different sort of Halloween treat. #dayofthedead #halloween #horses #loveandloss
October 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Getting along while maintaining autonomy. #animalsandpeople #gettingalong #affirmativetraining
October 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Memoir because nothing beats the weirdness of real life. #dogsandhorses #technologyblues #fetchislife #thistooshalłpass

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The American Kennel Club Warns Me About Jolene - Anna Blake
They left out Viking. Adolescent Viking. Well, too late. Jolene has been yap-singing it from the rooftop.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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How to understand a horse. #horses #situationalawareness #aliveinthemoment
October 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Make play not war. #dogsandhorses #affirmativetraining #hearingloss

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Tug of War: Jolene and I Ponder Our Options. - Anna Blake
Why even pretend to be the smart one? I'm having more fun letting Jolene lead. Letting the win be hers. Building confidence beats training.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Be what you want to see. #affirmativetraining #horses #wagepeace
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Finding a way forward during trying times... #changeisgood #affirmativetraining #dogsandhorses

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Jolene Has Lacey Bloomers - Anna Blake
Almost mature, sharing lap-sitting moments that exude Zen-like wisdom, and the next moment she's running past you with the toilet brush.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Instead, try to understand their side. #horses #understanding #namecalling
October 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Jane was my imaginary friend. #janegoodall, #rememberingjane, #listeningtoanimals, #inspirationalheroes

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A Love Letter to a Tree and a Hero - Anna Blake
How my hero came to live in this cathedral of a tree.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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So do I. #authenticity #beyourbestself #truth
September 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Not the Job I Want for Jolene (and why I write memoir.) #reallifememoir #writing #dogsandhorses #womenofacertainage

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Not the Job I Want for Jolene - Anna Blake
Anthropologists talk on about domesticating animals to do our work like we were missionaries to primitive cultures. But every story has two sides.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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More understanding means clearer communication. #forgiveness #dobetter #dogsandhorses
September 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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A slight lecture on fartitude. Building Confidence: Scentwork With Jolene, Acknowledgment for Mister. #affirmativetraining #dogsandhorses #confidence

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Building Confidence: Scentwork With Jolene, Acknowledgment for Mister - Anna Blake
I don't recognize this young dog of mine. She doesn't care, except that I'm such an old fart. Here's the catch-up.
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September 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM