Yearly Archives: 2010
From my Buzz
| October 8, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
For those of you that don’t follow me in Buzz, I wanted to share this article: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200910/risk I think it’s a very good look at “risk” activities. It certaintly describes me, even though I’m not in the typical group (male). It explains a lot about my life, both past and present. I was often bored […] more
Is the back sore?
| October 7, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Before Tevis, I had Susan (and David) from Saddlesthatfit.com come and adjust the flocking in my saddle. A full review of my experience is posted on the blog in an earlier post, however I’m going to attempt to better explain the technique that I was shown to determine how sensitive or sore my horse’s back […] more
Comstock Pt. 2
| October 5, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Personal update – I cut my hair yesterday and feel much better. For some reason, when I’m very stressed, cutting my hair really makes a difference. The last time I cut it, it was two days before Tevis 2009. Re: Crysta’s comment on the ride hardness – I too was very suprised how hard I […] more
More Comstock
| October 4, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
BTW – if you actually want to read a STORY about Comstock, check out Funder’s entertaining post here. more
Comstock Pt.1
| October 4, 2010 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The Comstock ride was GREAT. I had a wonderful time. Work continues to be a complete and utter h*ll and this was the perfect getaway. On a side note – Fortunately, work only makes up ~1/3 of my life (family/friends/boyfriend are another 1/3, and the horse/endurance is another 1/3) and the other 2/3 of my […] more
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
