Yearly Archives: 2010
Having it her way
| February 5, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I own a three horse slant trailer. I try to keep in mind that the horse is, as a result, not square. Although I have no proof to back it up, I believe that asking a horse to travel long distances with one diagnol taking the brunt of acclerations And deacclereations is not necessarily the […] more
Lights, camera, action!
| February 5, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Tip time from Melinda! How to tell when your DOT lights need replacing: Upon noticing that a previously working dot light does not work, hit light firmly with palm of hand. When the plastic lens shatters underneath your palm, you can be assured that although the light now works, it is still time to replace […] more
A thought, a Rev, and a ?
| February 3, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Thought Here’s the easiest way to find out if your horse needs those extra groceries. Feed her the “extras” diligently every day. For months. Then, accidentally run out of beet pulp for a week. Then get the beetpulp and realize you don’t have a knife to cut open the bag. Since the prospect of tearing […] more
A splurge, or not a splurge?
| February 2, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
At the end of last year I examined my beloved haf pad (and I say “loved” because I haven’t used another pad at an endurance ride since getting it!) and found that the little magical sympanova bumps on the underside of the saddle area were flat! Not good news! How good the sympanova work […] more
Fear – Part 1
| February 1, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m posting all 3 parts this morning, in case life gets busy and I fall behind on my blog. Feel free to pace yourself, as I probably won’t post anything for the next few days. Fear. That nasty four letter word. I think everyone who deals with horses deals with fear eventually. Some people start out […] more
Fear – Part 2
| February 1, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I never struggled with the fear of falling off or getting hurt (the bonus of ridng young). I fell off early and I fell off often – it was just part of the riding experience. Instead, I struggled with the fear of not being in control. I could list them all seperately, but they all boil down […] more
Fear – Part 3
| February 1, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Even though I’ve mostly beat my horse demons to submission, I would like to explain why I never ever minimize anyone else’s fear regarding horses, or push them past where they feel comfortable. Because you see, I have a fear that will not go away: I am afraid of dogs. Deathly afraid of dogs. Big […] more
