Monthly Archives: May 2011
Wow!
| May 7, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I know a bunch of you read Mugwumps, but did this statement stand out to you of you the way it did to me? “When she (the horse) starts the day with the same attitude she ends with you’ll know you’re getting somewhere,”… Felt like I’d been hit between the eyes. In this case the […] more
Tess at 8 weeks
| May 6, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Tess is on the LEFT. (this is an edit, because OBVIOUSLY she is the white one on the left….not the right!!!! I don’t know my right from my left. All riding lessons have to be taught using “outside/inside”!) I’m told she’s independent, but loves to be held to. I think she’s absolutely adorable. She comes […] more
The story of Mel going insane
| May 6, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
As most deceptively complicated things go, it all started rather simply. It started with eating “real” food. As in, food that doesn’t have bar codes, or is a direct animal/plant product with minimal processing. That led to me learning how to listen to my body better. Or maybe it led to my body being able […] more
My first Goodbye
| May 5, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
This afternoon I had my first goodbye. To my wonderful farrier. He’s trimmed and shod my horses since I moved here. He’s a great farrier who never stops learning, and is easy to talk to. He did a great job on the horse’s feet. I hate goodbyes. I usually manage to wiggle my way out […] more
In which Farley gets ridden
| May 4, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Farley looked a bit shocked as I pulled her out of pasture. Since she was doing a fine job of walking herself (with a little naughty “extra” movement here and there) I decided *I* didn’t need to do any more handwalking than what I happened to feel like on a daily basis. Usually once per […] more
Elyte update
| May 3, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The electrolyte update: I tried S!caps for the first time during the half marathon last Sunday. I can’t recommend them highly enough. They are really easy to take, even without water. They travelled well with me during the race in a ziplock next to my sweaty skin, no worse for wear. My electrolyte arsenal at […] more
We’ll give her a B on gaits
| May 2, 2011 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I finished my half marathon. I wouldn’t have passed the vet check at an endurance ride if I was a horse. Unless the human equivalent of a trot out is a brisk walk. Or maybe a C? I’m not significantly sore and if I were an endurance horse, my owner would be pleased how I […] more
