Rightfully so, one of my Dear Readers asked me to post pictures of my elyte system that was described like this: 1.  Wrap several layers of electrical tape around the syringe and attach it with one “go around” with a tab.  I positioned the syringe to the tip was up, so that the salt didn’t […] more

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

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

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

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

…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