Monday, March 21, 2016 Susan often reminds me that Khaleesi is the biggest handful when she’s had too much time off. It’s been just about a week since our last ride. The way life happens sometimes- our team training ride over the weekend was cancelled and I ended up out of town over the weekendContinue reading “You’re making me dizzy…”
Category Archives: Endurance trail riding
Disorganized thoughts.
Sunday, March 12, 2016 This post is a reflection of my brain at the moment – which seems to have a lot going on. Probably too much. So apologies in advance for the spider web of information I am about to present. Let’s begin with Friday. Friday brought both the farrier and the vet visitContinue reading “Disorganized thoughts. “
You say it best…
When you say nothing at all. Monday, March 7, 2016 All the great horsemen (and women) seem to agree that the language of equus is a language of gestures and body movements. I’ve known this a long time- at least since I was inspired by Monty Roberts to try to work with my new youngContinue reading “You say it best…”
Great!
Monday, February 29, 2016 The weather changed overnight and Sunday was heavenly. The breeze was warm and the sun shone and I even wore my new (bought out of season on clearance months ago) half chaps for the first time (I’ve been in winter boots until yesterday) and that felt amazing! It was the firstContinue reading “Great!”
Deal or No Deal
Monday, February 15, 2015 I have been reading The Horse (Epic History of our noble companions) by Wendy Williams. A much more fascinating read than I anticipated, one chapter features a horseman that takes in last chance mustangs who haven’t done well in more than one adoptive home. He said (paraphrasing): you have to lookContinue reading “Deal or No Deal”
R&R
Friday, February 12, 2016 After racking up almost 50 miles last week on Khaleesi – we took advantage of mild weather and some available time that doesn’t always come so easily… This week is for some healing and recovery. It’s the perfect week for it because the weather has turned winter with a vengeance. ColdContinue reading “R&R”
Excellent Together
Sunday, February 7, 2016 I arrived at the barn hoping for two things. #1 that Khaleesi wasn’t lame or off from her kicking/slipping episode. #2 that she wouldn’t walk away from me to show she was looking for that ever elusive relationship ‘space’ when things aren’t going so well. When I pulled in the girlsContinue reading “Excellent Together”
I’d like to get to know you
Sunday, January 31, 2016 I have been thinking about the human-horse relationship more and more lately. I used to think training was about getting the horse to do what you want/need, hopefully in a gentle way but the point was… Well… Obedience. It would be a bonus if that would also equal willingness. Kind ofContinue reading “I’d like to get to know you”
How a year changes things.
Sunday, January 23, 2016 Last winter I spent a lot of time riding Faygo and ponying Khaleesi along to help build her fitness. I used to nickname her ‘the anchor’ (not a great nickname for an endurance horse in training I suppose). Pictures from last year ponying Khaleesi: Today was the first time I rodeContinue reading “How a year changes things. “
Snow day gift
Friday, January 22, 2016 As I lingered under the covers Thursday morning I thought about how pretty and mild the day was forecasted to be. The one day of the week I was booked solid from 9am-7:30pm. I grabbed my phone to check morning emails without climbing out of the covers even for coffee toContinue reading “Snow day gift “
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