Just to be clear, my vet and I believe we are dealing with the condition of Sporadic Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, not chronic…of course that could change if we have more episodes! (God forbid……my stress levels and checkbook can’t take too much of this…) Yesterday I posted what her recovery plan looked like at Tevis versus the […] more

I am looking for feedback!!!!!!! If you notice any trends, please let me know. This is exactly why I keep detailed records – if I have a problem like this I can go back and know exactly how and when I did what. Anyone see any significant differences? (observations are at the end) Recovery schedule […] more

About a week ago I begin doing a very naughty thing. I started telling people that this was the year of the “Broke Melinda and the Sound Horse”. I begin patting myself on the back for my 1000 mile stone, only 2 rides away. In fact, I begin to contemplate the possibility of having to […] more

Sorry Folks, Farley isn’t for sale. I think it’s very interesting the perception of what a good endurance prospect acts like according to a non-endurance person, versus the skills actually necessary for a good endurance horse. After perusing ads, I’ve discovered that the following characteristics make a Good Endurance Prospect: Just wants to go and […] more

No new posts for awhile (a week or so??). I’m battling an infection that put me in the ER last night, rather to my surprise as I was a perfectly healthy individual only 12 hours before (I think). (BTW – I can highly recommend Corvallis as a potential place of residence. Not only does it […] more