Monthly Archives: January 2011
Yes I’m a Wimp
| January 31, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Last weekend I got confirmation of a very important decision.I’m done riding in the rain.Did you know that it rained at every. single. endurance. ride I did last year? With the exception of Tevis? It is true that with the proper gear, it becomes bearable. And last year, based on my goals I needed to […] more
It’s working!
| January 27, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I had the BEST lesson and/or ride today, that I’ve had for a very long time. Couldn’t stop grinning from ear to ear, was really able to concentrate and focus, and I had FUN. I can’t WAIT to get on Farley again – and that’s the best feeling in the world. I’m thinking about taking […] more
Breaking news!
| January 26, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
On February 1, Farley will be moving into a different barn. Life is a series of major transitions. My last major transition was graduating from UC Davis. Life conspired to throw a million different things at me at once (of course!) and I had my first (and only to date) panic attack during this time. […] more
A tale of Melinda’s Birthday Trip
| January 26, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
If you are looking for a good read today…..my mom has posted Day 1 of our backpacking trip together here I spent most of my time on the trip giggling hysterically at Mom and her antics related to gear – which she seemed to have taken note of. She’s totally right. Everytime something happened (picture […] more
First round…..
| January 26, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
UPDATE: A new page has been created for the blog called “For Sale”. Please click on the link below the picture header for the most current list of available items and prices. Everything must be gone by May 2011. All prices are OBO. I do have some “breaking news” (non-vet school related…*sigh*) that I’ll post […] more
And that sums it up!
| January 24, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Do you listen to Stable Scoop Radio Show? Did you listen to episode 115? You should. You can ignore the blah blah blah about the equine affaire and skip right to the interview with Mr. Trainer-whoever. He pretty much sums up everything I’m struggling with – Everything from the post-Tevis let down, to my lack […] more
A ride
| January 24, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
This weekend I got over to Del Valle and did a wild, 3 hour ride where the main goals were: Melinda to get more sunshine and downhill work (I got off and ran all downhills) Farley to stretch her legs and see how she feels about doing a 100 in 4 weeks. Ride for 3 […] more
