Monthly Archives: May 2010
A weekend of trails, boots, and unofficial plans
| May 18, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
On Saturday and Sunday I tested out my boot modifications. I have it (mostly) figured out On Saturday I started out with a 1 and 2 on the front, and a 1 and 0 (later switched out for another 1) on the hind. It looked as mismatched as it sounds – each boot was a […] more
To glue or not to glue?
| May 13, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
To glue or not to glue? To use the strapons or glue on renegades? I’m terribly conflicted on what to do for Wild West, which will impact my booting decision for Tevis. After talking to Renegade, I think all of my boot failures, including the innumerable failures at American River, had a root cause in […] more
Power Tools!
| May 12, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I don’t own any power tools. Which is a shame. I own…..screw drivers, a hammer, allen wrenches. I ask for power tools every christmas and….don’t recieve them. Matt (boyfriend) pretends he doesn’t hear these requests as he looks positively pained at the idea I might actually own and use a power drill. So I did […] more
My first triple rated dressage show
| May 10, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Blogging has lapsed, not for the lack of material, but for the lack of time and energy. I have several posts coming up that I hope will be very interesting, so please stay tuned! Today’s entertainment is: Melinda’s first “recognized” dressage show. On the fence about showing? Let me see if I can help you […] more
Dressage pictures
| May 10, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Phooey! I left my show story at home! You’ll have to be content with post-show pictures for now. Overall the show went very well. A photographer from my barn came, so I’ll have riding pictures later. My show clothes fit and feel great so I’m curious to see how the whole “picture” looked (because I […] more
Good news!
| May 6, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I got a call back from renegade today and it seems like we may have a very simple answer to my boot problems – Why I lost the Right Front: – Farley’s foot has outgrown her boots.Even though you can stuff a foot into a boot doesn’t mean it fits… 🙂 Why I lost the […] more
American River in Pictures
| May 6, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
American ride in pictures – Melinda’s attempt to have a normal life again. I hope you enjoy. Farley learns that cereal really IS a part of a balanced diet. Preparing my gear for the morning while Farley watches….or not. Melinda mounts and tries to keep things down to a dull roar. WHY am I leaning […] more
