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 →
One of the common first-time rider questions: what do you pack? This is our third ride this year and our third season of LDs, and this is what I have ever-so-vaguely in mind (and some reasons why). For the horse:– … Continue reading →
My third ride this year has me totally chilling out and not prepping pretty much at all. I’m still riding. We did that one 18-ish miles a few weeks ago? And that’s the last bit of distance work that’s been … Continue reading →
I’m going through this in my head – maybe it will be useful to someone else! I have a hard time getting my thighs/knees on the horse in the Eurolight; instead, they’re flared out. This is less obvious with saddlebags. … Continue reading →
As mentioned, I sent my saddle back to Specialized’s Texas headquarters two and a half weeks ago. I requested three fixes:1. replace crupper ring, as it had broken2. replace billets – I had stripped off the nylon backing probably 6 … Continue reading →
August goals were:– 15+ mile rides once or twice during the month – Fail. But: two back-to-back 10mile days, which for our purposes is pretty close to one 15+ mile ride. Oh wait – actually, success! We rode with Quicksilver … Continue reading →
It’s often said that horses mirror your own emotions. Confetti is definitely one of those who is sensitive to my emotional state, and not always for the better! It’s been a rough week. I got some news I really didn’t … Continue reading →