Yearly Archives: 2009
In the Spirit of Giving
| September 4, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Based on my earlier post, I thought I might pass along my favorite websites for daily perusing of used tack. Bay Equestrian Network: www.bayequest.com***Absolutely, hands down, the best place to find general used tack in California. There’s also a southern california sister site. Most sellers will ship, so you non-California people, check it out! www.Endurance.net***A […] more
Confessions of…
| September 4, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
a tack hoarder. *hangs head in shame but can’t keep evil grin off face considering the GREAT deals I got yesterday*. It’s a documented fact. I cannot pass up a good deal if it relates to tack. Let’s consider a historical example before diving into the present shall we? The weekend after Minx’s death in […] more
The greatest compliment of all
| September 3, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
My first dressage lesson was last night and I LOVED it. I was only going to do a lesson every other week, but I’m going to see if I can possibly fit a lesson almost every week into my schedule…. I went into the lesson unsure of myself. Having never had lessons, I didn’t know […] more
To plan or not to plan…part 2
| August 31, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
On Sunday I knew I wanted to go riding. I just didn’t know where. Actually, I didn’t really want to go riding. I really wanted to spend the day on the couch. But I knew I should want to go riding as the days are growing short and my weekends are very full for the […] more
To plan or not to plan….part 1
| August 31, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Sometimes not having a plan goes well. Other times, after a fruitless 4 hours of driving I try to convince myself that indeed, driving around in the heat of the day with the horse in the trailer was much better than sitting in my chair knitting socks. Uh huh…. Part 1 – Saturday (the day […] more
Guest Blog – Of Horses and Dust
| August 28, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
My sister “redgirl” has graciously written a post about her experience at the Tevis. This being the “non-horsey” sister, I found it rather entertaining. (OK – I admit it, I snorted coffee up my nose as I read this). Redgirl’s story: Listen all ye, and listen well I tell of two, a precarious ride Take […] more
Neighbors
| August 28, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I just turned into one of “those” people. I have never once knocked on someone’s door and asked them to turn down the music. Ever. But there I was, watching TV and knitting socks (sure sounds like the intolerant annoying person of the apartment complex doesn’t it?). And suddenly I could no longer hear my […] more
