Monday, September 25, 2017 Three weeks since a blog post! I’ve been at the barn but not riding so much. For a few weeks my horse program has felt on the fritz and my real work has been ramping up and needing extra attention. So I gave my mares some time to be horses andContinue reading “Identity Crisis”
Category Archives: Horse training
What can I say?
Friday, September 1, 2017 I haven't written recently not because my mind is blank or because I haven't been active with my horses. I just don't know what exactly to say. So in discussion with the 4am voices in my head that often turn into a blog post all I could think was I mightContinue reading “What can I say?”
No Regrets…
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 I have a mantra here that the only ride I regret is the one I didn't take… even on those days where I just don't feel it… once out there on the horse something wonderful comes of it. Right? So finally a ride where I almost take it back. Almost. ItContinue reading “No Regrets…”
Hoof school
Saturday, August 19, 2017 Last Blog was the cliffhanger that I'd be taking a day-long workshop on hooves in order to better educate myself. Ok cliffhanger is a little over dramatized 🙂 For any new readers jumping in here I'll do a hoof synopsis: my weak link at the moment is Khaleesi's feet. They've alwaysContinue reading “Hoof school”
Physical.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Mental building is important but to get to 100 so is physical building… which includes hoof care, nutrition and riding. My miles have been unimpressive this summer. Most weeks I've gotten in a 12-15 mi ride and true, any ride around here isn't a walk in the park, but I amContinue reading “Physical.”
Building.
Monday, August 14, 2017 I've been asked a few times lately if I'm getting ready for another endurance event. The answer has been the same since mid-June: Yes! Hopefully in September! It's a long in-season hiatus especially since I didn't complete the OD so my last 50 was in April. I don't usually ride inContinue reading “Building.”
Moon Landing
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 I am flying home from a week in Reno helping my fantastic fabulous fine Faygo transition to a new home in the desert. She was my first horse and now the first to move on. It's almost 10 years since I first rode her and over time I've watched the mareContinue reading “Moon Landing”
Obsession: work for solo horse and rider in 4/4, 2/4 and 3/4 time
Sunday, July 23, 2017 I can hardly remember the last solo ride I’ve taken with Khaleesi. I’ve been blessed with the season of riding friends as some of my favorite riding buddies have been ‘in town’ for the nice weather and for the past 2 years or so Susan has been coming up to rideContinue reading “Obsession: work for solo horse and rider in 4/4, 2/4 and 3/4 time “
The Work on Rider Etiquette
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 It’s a brand new year! I start my new years in July because that’s when my life began. It’s also the middle of summer so as a teacher makes sense for me – I’m heading toward a new school term starting in August. I’ve spent some time in the past yearContinue reading “The Work on Rider Etiquette “
Tack and Tweaks
It’s a much more interesting journey when I’m able to include her in the decisions of her own care and tack. To stop looking at her behaviors as training issues and first ask what she is saying.
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