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Sweat patterns in horses
| May 17, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
In the various discussions on hydration on this blog, I’ve mentioned a couple of “rules of thumb” that can be used when estimating dehydration in a horse. Here’s some points that I posted here from a seminar at the 2012 AERC convention (and yes, I realize that I’ve harped and harped and harped on this […] more
CC #3
| May 16, 2013 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
OMG I’m already behind on about a gazillion posts that need to go up. Consider this the last Cache Creek post as I think this completes the random things I wanted to talk about. GlueonsRemember me going through the steps of gluing on boots? Now, various, seemingly minor steps were highlighted in the video as […] more
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
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
