Monthly Archives: December 2013
Girth SNAFU – A first time for everything
| December 29, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I was told I needed to be “happier” and so “go out to the stable”. So, for the second time in 2 days I mounted up. Yeah yeah yeah. I know I used to ride consecutive days all the time. *Never* happens any more. And if it does, it’s a sign I’m neglecting running and […] more
Why yes I *AM* riding
| December 28, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Farley is getting a lot of love this holiday break. My boyfriend has been riding her in the arena (so much fun to watch her put on her “soft face” and figure out what this non-Mel person is trying to get her to do) and I’ve been getting out regularly on the trails. Of course […] more
I Do Wrong Things
| December 23, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Warning. If you do not have a sense of humor, this is not a post you should read. Otherwise, carry on! Having the “phone conversation” reminded me over the last day or two reminded me of why, in general, I avoid certain topics on the blog. Which is an odd revelation if you are a […] more
The not so annual holiday post!
| December 22, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The last couple of years I’ve managed to do a “what you should get the horsey person for Xmas” list. Sometimes it comes after Christmas and sometimes before. This year…..it comes today! Not in enough time to actually have it matter for any of your gift giving, but at least you don’t have to read […] more
The Mare Has Spoken
| December 21, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Either stay in your ^&%^$%## box is THE holy grail of horse training and when performed EXACTLY 23 times will result in MIRACLES after the 23rd session as evidenced during the next saddle session…….or Farley really really really really likes her new woolback pad. Farley is a sensitive mare, but not a drama queen. She’s […] more
How do I start running?
| December 19, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
So many posts to draft and so little time!!! I’m churning these out just as fast as I can now that I’m on winter break!!!! I was recently asked this question, and even though it has nothing to do with horses, I’ve been asked it enough times that I’ve decided to put into writing the […] more
Groundwork session – stay in your *&^^%$$%#$#@ box
| December 18, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Yesterday I didn’t feel like riding or doing anything in the arena, but I didn’t feel like actually exerting myself on a run either. So instead I took the pony on a trail lead line walk. “A walk?????” (you might say). “How freakin’ boring is taking your dead broke 15 year old horse on a […] more
