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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
There was a local QSER club meeting/ride this weekend, and I am very pleased with Fetti.Five mile ride over: generally uneventful, not quite a 5mph pace but I let her choose a lazy forwards speed and didn’t ask for much.Five-ish … Continue reading →