Monthly Archives: September 2009
Times Article
| September 30, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Did anyone read the Times article in the August 17, 2009 edition? As I left for vacation I dutifully packed my running clothes and shoes. Usually I’ll get in 1-2 days of running during a trip and since we were transversing the country by hotel this year, I figured I might get a couple of […] more
Vacation
| September 30, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Yep – I’m back from vacation. I had an incredibly funny, entertaining post about my vacation in my head last night, but now as I stare at the computer from work, feeling slightly nauseous and dizzy as I look at the screen (it’s official – doing a tremendous amount of staring at the computer is […] more
Western States Travel Day 1
| September 28, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m still not back – currently in Wyoming in a hotel. In the meantime, here’s a story that’s probably more appropriate for my Mother’s “food adventure etc.” blog (see side bar). Western States Travel Day 1 A trip from California to Nebraska and back again I should have been suspicious of a snack with […] more
Why I’m loving Dressage
| September 17, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Dressage seems like the complete opposite of Endurance, but I think that is where it’s strength lies. It’s the perfect cross-training sport for Endurance 1. My horse is not getting sweaty but I’m building strength anaerobically. Endurance is mostly aerobic (and usually very sweaty!). 2. Trail riding can be technical, but I haven’t ridden any […] more
Lesson 3: The Canter
| September 17, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Have I said that I’m really really really enjoying my lessons? How about that I’m absolutely loving them and I’m having a fabulous time? How about that I’m walking on clouds after the lesson and continue to have a silly grin on my face the morning after? OK – I think you get the picture. […] more
Lesson Revelations
| September 17, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
2. It’s not about getting them into frame – it’s about the horse yielding to pressure: bit pressure, leg pressure etc. Once I realized this, my schooling sessions with Farley started to get better. Instead of thinking that she needed to be on the bit with her head on vertical, I thought of it as […] more
Lesson revelations
| September 16, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
In this new feature, I will present obvious axioms that are only just now hitting me over the head as I school Farley and take lessons. We shall start with: 1. If I keep my jaw relaxed, she will keep her jaw relaxed. more
