If you would like some amusement while I’m in the process of constructing my post from the weekend, check out my Mom’s post. I’m probably in 4th or 5th grade, cutting up a chicken. more

Lesson 2: No more “working her through it” On our first ride back all I was doing was pushing buttons to see what worked after 2 weeks and what didn’t. When I got to the canter, I got greedy. Since we are here we may as well work it right? WRONG. A little flexion and […] more

Lesson 1: Time OffObviously I can’t give her 2 weeks off after every session. That would be pointless. There is a balance between the benefits of regular work and vacation time. My horse is not in a pasture, she’s in a smallish dry paddock. I try not to let her sit in her pen for […] more

Last night, after driving an obscene amount of miles, I picked up my bridle from Matt. It’s absolutely lovely. I wanted to dash home and make tamales (a guest post coming for Food Adventures Etc.) so I just wanted a quick ride to try out my new bridle and then go home to tamale madness. […] more

Apparently in the spirit of the season, Endurance Granny has decided to to “regift” me the blog award I gave her last week. Thanks….no really….. Here’s 10 MORE things that make me freakn’ estatic about life these days. Hought’s tack. My boyfriend ordered me a new bridle for Hought’s, and had it shipped (expensively) in […] more

(FYI this is a scheduled post. “today” = Tuesday 12/29/09) I admit I was a wee bit trepidacious as I stepped into the stirrup this afternoon. After 2 weeks off, Minx would have bolted as soon as I put weight in the stirrup, perhaps throwing in some 360 rearing pivots, just to keep things interesting. […] more

Do not practice the sitting trot in jeans. Period. Even if they are the most comfy jeans ever. more