Yearly Archives: 2009
2010 Goals – Finally!
| December 1, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
For 2010 I will divide my goals into 2 sections – Those goals that I should reasonable attain, and… Those goals that are so far out there, even my sisters (who apparently believe I’m capable of anything – and I mean anything) are going to avert their eyes in shame. Realistic goals (or “unfun” goals): […] more
Revelation # ?
| December 1, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
OK – I am officially sick. As in call-into-work-sleep-until-noon sick. And of course ride the pony. Because let’s face it, unless I’m on my death bed, paralyzed from the waist down, I AM going to go see the pony. Which led to yet another (lost count of which # this is….) Revelation. #??. Reins pull […] more
Desert Gold 2009 ride
| November 29, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Desert Gold Day 1 2009 – another 55 miles under my belt and under Farley’s girth. I end the 2009 season with 475 miles. Some of you may remember my mother’s (Carolyn) comment on an earlier post about my old blog layout resembling a comfortable pair of jeans that are ready to be thrown out….I […] more
A lesson and musings Part 2
| November 26, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I was very entertained at my lesson today. My instructor rode Farley. Let me revise that. My very tall instructor rode Farley. Who sticks at 14.2 ONLY because she has super high withers. Is more like an honest 14.1 or 14.0. Hehehehehe. Today we worked on connection and stretching that connection. My instructor hopped on […] more
A lesson and more musings Part 1
| November 25, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Karen has a GREAT post up today, talking about your horses biggest bad habits. Definitely check it out. I’m sure there will be an interesting and entertaining discussion over there… I am SERIOUSLY considering riding Farley in a hackamore for the second half of the Desert Gold ride, her attitude permitting. She’s been doing SO […] more
Desert Gold Prep!
| November 24, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
First things first. Gundivvvvaaaa…….where are yoooouuuuuu? The cuteness that is to be yours will not arrive without an address…..as in physical address of your home! Or work. or PO box. Or neighbors house if you have decided I cannot be trusted. 🙂 The e-mail to send it to is [email protected] I leave for Desert Gold […] more
Henry Coe and Internet People
| November 22, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
In which I check out a new riding place, meet a fellow blogger, score a pair of sunglasses, have another boot malfunction (and deduce the cause), and finish another bunny. BTW – the first person to comment on this post gets the bunny…. 🙂 It’s not quite finished yet – it has temporary stuffing and […] more
