There were two more events before lunch. I kept drinking (water and Gatorade), periodically nibbled at my electrolyte gels and my late breakfast/early lunch, and kept moving. As long as I didn’t sit still for too long, there wasn’t time … Continue reading →
Several years back, another boarder tried to talk me into going to one of the semi-local gymkhana shows. “You’ll be fine!” she said. “Sure, your current tack is OK!” But I would have had to get a ride, and … Continue reading →
in which Confetti needs a babysitter-horse and we have a little more excitement than intended. pony got a pro shot in-camp on Friday! by Boots n Bloomers She settled in nicely at camp and alternated napping, looking around, eating, and … Continue reading →
About two and a half weeks ago, I found myself with the opportunity to go to Wild West, a multi-day endurance ride about five hours north. I cleared it with work, sorted logistics, and sent the entry on in. Live … Continue reading →
Friday morning, I loaded my stuff in a friend’s truck and put Fetti in her trailer, and off we went to Mount Diablo for a second attempt at NATRC. Endurance is still my sport of choice! I had some specific … 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 →
Fireworks 2014, 25 miles – completed!I don’t actually have a coherent ride story, just lots of bullet points and pictures. The ride itself was generally uneventful, which makes for really boring stories. Ride photo by Gore & Baylor. Things that … Continue reading →
At the end of March, I was lamenting the shortage of local AERC rides prior to Fireworks in July. I was happy with ‘Fetti’s fitness level and wished I could push her a bit/retrain in a competitive environment prior to … Continue reading →
