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10 ways to get the training in
| September 27, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
It’s tough to get the training in. Jobs, kids, other hobbies and responsibilities. Here’s 10 ways to do it. Buy a treadmill. Be one of the small percentage that actually uses it. Wake up early. Do it after the rest of the family goes to bed. Make it your stress and celebration outlet – not […] more
MerryLegs update
| September 23, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Finally remembered to take some recent photos of ML to show how much her weight and condition has improved! Pictures are worst/oldest first with the good news at the bottom :). more
Aluminum Trailer Floor
| September 15, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
My trailer is 22 years old and over time the aluminum floor has undergone some abuse. Whether normal aging process, or from not being cleaned out regularly, the fact is that right now there is some corrosion and some pitting and I’d rather have the floor repaired later rather than sooner. How best to protect […] more
Camp Far West Q&A: Bento box
| September 13, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
My bento box has evolved in contents since I first put it together a couple of years ago. Now 2+ years into using it, I feel like it’s really dialed in to what I routinely need when I hit the trails, and what stuff I need to keep close at hand, “just in case”. […] more
Camp Far West 50 mile
| September 6, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’ll get to the link luv post, but thought it was more important to get this story out in a timely manner! My phone has been voice-to-texting the name of this ride to “Can’t Far West” for weeks so it’s not like I had a ton of confidence going into this ride that either me […] more
August IRL 2016
| September 1, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Farley Farley got out about once a week in August and I focused on doing something different each time. Leadline run long trail ride bareback in the arena doing dressage saddled dressage arena bareback on trail My hope is that with some variety her mood towards work will improve. She’s sound, most likely a little […] more
10 Best Endurance Tips
| August 30, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Ten years ago I brought home my first endurance horse and began to condition for endurance. Eight months later I did my first ride. In celebration of those 10 years I’m going to share my best-est 10 tips on being a better endurance rider. 1. Start with the horse you have. There’s a long ways […] more
