For your enjoyment today, a smattering of semi-ride-related notes, since my head is in too many directions to make it more cohesive! Despite washing Confetti’s mane this past weekend, she has already succeeded in turning it from nice-white to rolled-in-dirt. … Continue reading →
I’m almost afraid to post this and jinx us. But June’s over, so.. should be okay, right? Three mile solo ride yesterday morning in which Confetti was mildly awful. Sound, but spooking at everything and generally being obnoxious. This is … Continue reading →
Inspired by SprinklerBandit’s recent post about how much our horses initially cost.. Confetti was given to me. I had two years of leasing and during that time I acquired most of the ‘stuff’ I needed for day-to-day riding – saddle, … Continue reading →
After a week of prolonged inactivity and lazy rides, Confetti and I went out Saturday night and absolutely flew down the trail, at least by our standards! For context.. on our three-mile fairly flat out-and-back rides, I think we’ve managed … Continue reading →
Confetti acquired a new neighbor a few days into June. My lovely, tolerant mare has turned into a beast from hell. She would really prefer that the new mare go away – in all fairness, that stall has been empty … Continue reading →
Around my barn, Memorial Day weekend doubles as one of the weekends with gunfire and cannons. Civil War reenactment battles are held very close by, with 6-10 cannons and all the lovely cannon BOOMs to go with! Friday, we went … Continue reading →
After 26 miles at the beginning of the month – even a slow 26 miles – and several hours of trailering, it seemed like Confetti had earned an easy week. On some level, I feel like May should be our … Continue reading →
I came to NATRC as an AERC LD rider. I know the AERC rules – there aren’t very many and they’re pretty common-sense, straightforward types. I knew NATRC had more. I still find myself kind of fuzzy on a lot … Continue reading →
Happy birthday to the best (and only) pony I’ve ever had. Eighteen today. Photogenic as ever, and one of the best things to ever happen to me. ♥
Continue reading →I always knew I wanted a horse. However, I was a practical child. Horses were not in the budget. Horses were not going to be in the budget. Why ask for a horse when I know it can’t be done? … Continue reading →