Monthly Archives: November 2017
Farley’s hoof – 5 month update
| November 28, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Five months later and Farley’s hoof’s fragment has almost grown out to the ground surface. Even better news is something none of us expected. No scar in the cornet band – it’s totally intact, which means no scar on the hoof!!!!!!! All that new growing hoof is totally in line and connected to the […] more
A Decade of Farley
| November 27, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Thanks for the years Farley. I’m lucky to have you. The amazing thing is you are exactly the right horse whether I’m single and in my 20’s, or in my 30’s and married with a kid. How many other things can I say that about? May you live another 10 years in comfort and peace […] more
Pyramid of Running
| November 23, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Ultra Running |
For the last couple of weeks I haven’t been able to get the image of a running pyramid out of my head. I finally sat down and drew it out. It wasn’t a surprise that sleep is the foundation of the pyramid. For me, nothing happens without enough sleep. It’s also the reason I have […] more
Why I didn’t run this week…
| November 19, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
…and I won’t be running next week either. And probably not the week after either. Sunday mornings from whatever time I drag myself out of bed until noon are MINE. Enough time to hit the trails for a long run, a trailering out adventure, a group run, or maybe even a local race that is […] more
A guide to ID’ing the sisters
| November 14, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
5 easy steps to telling the sisters apart. Does it look like a Giraffe when it moves? While ML is blessed with a natural uphill movement, Farley prefers the inverted dramatic look at liberty. 2. Does it look like it got in the way of a paint sprayer? I am SHOCKED at how many people […] more
Universe versus Mel
| November 10, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance |
Let me tell you about how the universe took my weak-human plans and mopped the floor with me yesterday. As part of my new “improved winter mental health plan” about two months ago I sat down with my clinics and planned mid-week days off November through the end of February. Approximately every other Thursday I […] more
Fall 2017 IRL
| November 3, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Training journal |
Fall is when the colors on the trail are my favorite, the long stretches of 100 degree days back to back are mostly over, and you get a rain shower or two but nothing that interferes with footing on the trail (usually). It’s the perfect time for birdwatching, long runs and rides, kayaking, camping, and […] more
