Monthly Archives: January 2010
But l live in CA!
| January 19, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Yes, I know you have heard this refrain before… But you have to admit that I should get something for my higher taxes and intrusive government, and inability to find a decent pasture to board in. That’s right- I deserve decent weather. It’s my right as a pampered Californian. Give us a little credit here-we […] more
God’s timing is perfect
| January 15, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Warning! Semi-Religious post! I’m probably going to offend a lot of people and some of you may be turned off permanently because I’ve posted something about *God*, but darn it! It’s my blog! and this is the post I want to write today! So let’s all be nice and realize that being a Christian is […] more
Action (or rather non-action!) Plan
| January 15, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Typically after I’ve decided one of my horses is NQR, or has an apparent injury, I go through the same stages. Panic mode, cannot think rationally, feel like throwing up. (I know, dramatic. I allow my self exactly 30-60 seconds to feel this way, and then get my head screwed on straight). Rationalizing. This is […] more
Fit to ride Part 9: Arena Exercises Riding
| January 14, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Unless someone has another question, this will be my last review on this book. Hopefully the information presented will help you to determine whether you should pick up a copy of this book for yourself! Three riding exercises are presented as especially beneficial for the conditioning, obedience, suppleling, for the eventing/endurance horse. Shoulder InSerpentineHalf Pass. […] more
Grrrr…e-mail posting
| January 13, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
So I obviously hit send on my last post before spell checking, deleting my signature line, or even finishing my comments!!!!! And since I can’t access my blog I can’t edit it!!!! I WILL figure this out and be sucessful! Eventually. Obviously not today. Comment follow up CONTINUED: Heather – I put the […] more
Hogwash?
| January 13, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The lesson went well this afternoon. We worked through half halts – bilateral and inside leg to outside rein – mostly at the walk, then transfering those lessons to the trot. Not a spactacular lesson to watch, but very demanding for horse and rider. My trainer and I joked and laughed about my experience […] more
The "Talk"
| January 13, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Farley had I had the “Talk” last night. Here’s the problem with sweet little obedient horses: They rarely saw what’s on their minds and if they do, the whisper very quietly. Sometimes I can’t hear her and I have to say “Speak up! What’s your problem?” The last couple of weeks, especially after […] more
