Monthly Archives: September 2010
Interesting Article
| September 29, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I thought this was a very interesting description of endurance, from a non-endurance spectator. Yes, it’s international competition, so very different, but interesting never-the-less. Article here more
Feet!
| September 29, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Yesterday I decided to trim Farley in preparation for the ride this weekend. I started digging with my hoof knife and hoof pick and discovered loose, dead sole. A LOT of loose, dead sole. So much sole fell away under my hoof pick that the foot was begging me to take off ~1/4” of heel […] more
I have a ride THIS weekend????
| September 29, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Did you know I had a ride this upcoming weekend? Me neither. I mean I DID know. Since, you know, I was the one that filled out the application, wrote the check, mailed the envelope, and somehow found the time to schedule a Health Cert appointment. But there is knowing, and then there is KNOWING. […] more
Vet application…
| September 26, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Is done! And submitted! And paid for! The transcripts are in, the tests are taken and submitted. My evaluators managed to find time to complete my online evaluation. The only thing left is my supplemental letter of explanation that I’ll mail directly to Davis, and with that stamped and by the door, I don’t see […] more
Thievery!
| September 25, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Farley’s neighbor is a thief. And so is my left hand. Now, don’t get me wrong – I like Jeff. He’s a BIG quarter horse with a cute face. I feel a bit sorry for him – the stable owners are trying to put weight on him – and he enjoys/needs/wants the constant buffet that […] more
Layering!
| September 24, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Having lived in California by entire life, I have probably learned more about how to dress for the outdoors since starting endurance 4 years ago, than in the previous 20+ years of my life! Lessons that everyone else in the REST of the country learned in their toddler years…. So here it is – my […] more
Part 3 – Bonus Footage
| September 23, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Apparently I already had a draft of Part 3…….that I forgot about. When I started part 3, I had a slightly different focus in mind. Because this might be useful for someone else, or myself in the future, I’m going to post it. Don’t have time to edit it right now, so please excuse the […] more
