Good endings
Our New Years Eve ride was a great way to close out a rollercoaster of a year. We trailered out to the beach! Fetti and I have been to the beach once before, with our same riding partner. In 2012 … Continue reading →
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2014 in review
Normal folks start their year-end review in January, but for context.. a year and a few days ago my lovely princess pony bucked me off. I came away mostly unscathed aside from a mild shoulder separation. It was, needless to … Continue reading →
TOABH: Shining Star
Shining Star Let’s talk about the biggest achievements your horse has accomplished. I’m not talking about you as a rider – I want to know what your ponykins has done to make you proud. Is there a glorious satin collection, … Continue reading →
Today’s lesson: Rivers.
Specifically, what happens to rivers after a big storm? When there’s a dam downstream and the dam goes up, the river gets higher. Normal, sane people are aware the river is not crossable, and even us crazy trail folk won’t … Continue reading →
TOABH#1: History of the Horse
from The Owls Approve: History of the Horse Before you met, where was your horse? Who bred him/her? What do you know about his sire and his dam? What do you know where he came from? Tell me about the … Continue reading →
November recap, December goals, miscellaneous updates
November: where not much really got done. General winter goals are still:1. quit nagging, and reinforce that aids Mean Something.2. prompter transitions (should follow from #1)3. continue addressing my canter issues, as weather and footing permits4. off-side mounting5. strengthen my … Continue reading →
Weather wimp
In October, it was too hot to ride. 90? 100? No thank you. In November, it was cold and wet and muddy. Cold. Also, dark. Criteria for cooler: pony is visibly steaming after saddle is removed. Muddy. (Hint: not Confetti.) A … Continue reading →
Spurs.
Previous posts have had references to how Confetti can be dull to leg aids, stubborn, and generally lazy. While I appreciate that she is no longer hyper-sensitive to anything that might possibly be a leg aid, it’s become clear that … Continue reading →
October recap, November goals, general doldrums
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 →
Hand Gallop Blog Hop: What’s in a name?
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 →