Let’s face it: this time of year sucks. The time change hits this weekend. The days are getting shorter. Our ride season appears to be over for the year. It’s raining on and off, just enough to get the trails … Continue reading →
We’re in that post-ride slump of ‘not much to write about’ due to all my rides being bareback in a halter doing absolutely nothing.. so instead, a blog hop! What’s the origin of your horse’s show name and barn name? … Continue reading →
While backing surfaced as a major evasion at Quicksilver, it’s not a new issue. I am well aware that this is Confetti’s default evasion. It’s not an uncertainty on her part, or a confusion on what she’s being asked. It’s … Continue reading →
No one looked at the Haflinger all weekend. You can see why 🙂 One of my barn friends has been working towards her first LD for a bunch of months now. I recommended Quicksilver over Fireworks because of my recollection … Continue reading →
It’s been hot in California lately. By hot, I mean it was over 100 this past weekend, several days in a row, and we’re weather-wimps and it was therefore too hot to do a real ride. So the pony is clipped … Continue reading →
Where did September go?! September goals:– Continue to add canter as comfort allows, making sure it’s a polite canter and not a running-away canter. Mission accomplished!*– Rasp hooves weekly to make sure boots fit for our early October ride. Kinda … Continue reading →