If I don’t write something now, I’m never actually going to get around to posting, and then it’ll be time for the monthly recap with nothing having been said. Oops. The dam is still up. Our conditioning rides are still … Continue reading →
First off: I will be at the AERC convention this weekend! I would love to meet up with folks if anyone else is going – comment, email, whatever. (It’s harder to recognize me without the Haflinger.) February was a pretty … Continue reading →
– three strides of cantering in the arena, bareback * – bale bag lasting a full week ** – cleaning out spare tack and clothes, then listing them all for sale (sales post coming soon) – 8 miles at 4.9mph. … Continue reading →
I went out to the barn Thursday thinking we’d do a brisk 10-mile ride and try to throw some balanced canters in there. About a mile in, I scratched the entire distance plan and settled for trying to find the … Continue reading →
I feel awful for saying it, but I am so done with winter.Even when my winter has sunshine and 70-degree days, I want my long days back! So.. we’ve been puttering, and schooling, and puttering some more. January trail miles … Continue reading →
In Dec: pitifully low mileage with two trail rides. Also, beach ride! Good news: I stayed on! Jan goals: Continue to focus on off-side mounting Lesson?? Focused arena session once weekly On an early Jan trail ride, I felt her … Continue reading →
**I’ve been battling with a persistent cough for the past two weeks, so posts are a little slow right now, but I do have two more in the works.. including the January goals post, which will probably be up by … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →