Monday, February 6, 2017 I’ve been thinking about (and talking to Susan about) how sensitive to her environment on the trail Khaleesi is and how interesting it is to me to see that seem to increase over time when I would have thought it would decrease. Then just the other day I read an AERCContinue reading “Spooky”
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Heart: the puzzle
Saturday, February 4, 2017 It’s February. So far Khaleesi is on track for 50 miles at the Blackwater ride on March 5. We’re picking up miles with at least one 10-15 mile ride per week and she’s stayed sound. Saddle fit is doing great with my old pad and we even have boots that seemContinue reading “Heart: the puzzle”
Scoots
Monday, January 30, 2017 Back to the details that keep us moving toward 100… which means 50 in just over a month. My size 3 scoot boots arrived last week and I believe they fit. They are just tight enough to be snug but not to cause pressure or rubbing. I love the design.Continue reading “Scoots “
Best.
Sunday, January 29, 2017 I was recently asked regarding something we are working with Wild Heart on: Is she just being stubborn? I stopped and turned to my friend and answered: I never assume that. Sure- sometimes horses might have an opinion of I don’t want to do that– but I try never to start with theContinue reading “Best. “
Rest.
Saturday, January 21, 2017 Those who know me will not find it hard to agree when I say subtlety is often lost on me. I have a (now) favorite story where God continued to try to point me the right direction and I resisted until I finally pulled a muscle trying to go my ownContinue reading “Rest. “
Heart: on the road part deux
Sunday, January 15, 2017 This was too good of an update not to post so here’s a brief follow up to the Heart progress blog even though it’s the same day! Sunday was not as wet and cold as I’d expected so after some house chores (woke up and realized my barn was probably cleanerContinue reading “Heart: on the road part deux”
Heart: on the road.
Sunday, January 15, 2017 K seems to have pulled something in her shoulder and is slightly off so she’s on rest. If I had to guess it is a product of muddy fields and her self appointed job of keeping Wild Heart ‘in line’. Sometimes her bucking and galloping and sliding are less then graceful. Continue reading “Heart: on the road. “
Not Riding Today
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Middle school. At least I’m smart enough to ask for guidance from those who’ve gone before me… Today I had a phone call with my mentor… the question: what do I need to do to be sure K is ready for an early 50 in March this season? Should I beContinue reading “Not Riding Today “
Winter Conditioning : Brought to you by Duct tape and vet wrap
Thursday, January 5, 2017 Determined to continue training despite hoofwear woes I put my broken boots back together as best I could and dug through the old chest for anything I could get on her front foot to keep on the trail while waiting for the new scoots. I found a long past use easybootContinue reading “Winter Conditioning : Brought to you by Duct tape and vet wrap”
Trial & Error (& Error…)
Monday, January 2, 2017 I’m not sure if this is a good first post of the year or a bad one. The January 1 change over to a New year seems somewhat man-made and arbitrary. In fact, if it were up to me I would have separated these big holidays out more over the year.Continue reading “Trial & Error (& Error…)”
green to 100 