First day of the new block! Neuro if you must know – and so far its fabulous. Not easy, not simple, but oh so interesting and I think I’ve just added a career possibility to the list….mobile behavior and training consult for all animals big and small anyone?  Behavior modifications, drug options on the mobile […] more

Not remotely horse related, but too funny not to share! Back to studying!  Or rather…to bed.  Will continue studying in the morn. more

I’m ducking into that deep, dark, hole that comes 5 days before a HUGE exam. Of course, last time I said that I ended up posting on all sorts of interesting subjects to avoid as an alternative to studying.  Maybe I’ll finally get the motivation to post on the bone, muscle, and tendon conditioning subjects […] more

Please rate this scenario from 1-4 on the “we are having fun” scale. It’s dark, raining, and windy.  The pasture has a layer of water on it and is slick as snot because of the gazillion inches of rain dumped on it.  The horse is cold, shivery, and trembling.  Your equipment – a flashlight too […] more

It’s raining.  It’s suppose to rain for the foreseeable future.  I guess the timing is good – I have another hideous final next Friday and I really should spend all of my time studying (with puppy breaks of course).  Farley gets a reprieve!  I’m pretty sure my horse is melting too – but since there’s […] more

… this morning the manure balls “plinked” into the wheelbarrow.  Crazy!  Got down to at least 19 degrees last night.  The last time Farley and I saw these temps was at Death Valley doing the multi-day ride in 2008. Farley was naked last night and continues to be naked.  Guess that answers the question of […] more

It’s been an uncanny winter – full of clear skies, sunshine, and the highs in the 60’s.  Can’t say I’ve been complaining – it’s allowed me get some riding in, get plenty of sunshine, and put off dealing with muddy puppies, soft hooves, and where the heck to store coats and winter gear for use.  […] more