Monthly Archives: May 2013
CC part 2
| May 14, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The Heat – Horse20MT 2011 made me feel like a real endurance rider because I managed an issue (a hind end that really really wanted to cramp) related to how cold the temperature was, for most of the ride. AND we absolutely rode the ride I *wanted* to ride. At no point did I give […] more
CC part 1
| May 14, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
These are the posts that I will randomly explore different aspects and equipment of the Cache creek ride, in no particular order, and with no real plan. Lengths of these posts will be entirely dictated by the amount of time I have between/during classes :). The Spackle!!!!!Which still needs an awesome name. It was totally […] more
CC pictures
| May 13, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
…Because I’m going into surgery in 5 minutes and don’t have time to write a real post. Sorry! Somewhere I took a picture of her pre race. Where that picture might be I have no idea…….. Above: Farley at the 25 mile mark Irish horse and Major enjoying some rest and food at 25 miles. […] more
Cache creek
| May 12, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Event Report |
I will give you the story and the gear and the lessons learned post…..but before that you have to grant me one, just ONE post of raving about Farley. Consider this the post about my horse and Cache creek. The gear and tricks learned will come next. Farley may be that one great horse in […] more
My motto for the weekend
| May 10, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Last post today I SWEAR!!!!!! (and I dont’ have reception at ride camp so you won’t be bugged by alcohol induced updates like SOMEBODY else posted….Funder 🙂 ^^^^^^^^^(BTW no alcohol will be involved this weekend – the amount of running that I will have to do to make this weekend happen means I am not […] more
The difference between now and then and other last thoughts
| May 10, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Last thoughts before I leave for my Cache Creek! Thought #1 I rode on Wednesday. As I trotted down the back stretch of my loop concentrated on really trying to live in that moment. I took a picture in my mind. A picture complete with all 5 senses that I’ve hopefully etched into my mind […] more
The spackle…..
| May 9, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Spackle needs a new name. Irish Horse is right. Spackle is not a good term for what promises to be the most delicious thing I’ve ever been able suck down in the saddle. Except apple sauce. But applesauce doesn’t have protein, and similarly to “man can not live by bread alone:, I can guarantee you […] more
