I always know when it’s fall, and winter is just around the corner because I am overcome with the overwhelming urge to cook pot roasts and squash. My best rides of the year are always in the fall. In the spring time I feel frantic – finally good weather and sunlight, must. take. advantage. of. […] more

Just got the official results of Tevis in the Endurance News (AERC publication). I’m listed as a “Lameness“. So I know it’s splitting hairs, but technically it was a “Rider-Option” pull, and if you want to get REALLY nitty-gritty it’s a “RO-L” pull. So does it matter in the big picture of everything. Absolutely not. […] more

Farley’s full brother is up for sale. Here is the ad. (craigslist ad removed since link has long since come down! Edited Oct 2014) I want this horse so bad. Farley has been absolutely incredible. I’m not sure why he is recommended for a experienced rider, his breeder said as a 2 year old he […] more

Did anyone read the Times article in the August 17, 2009 edition? As I left for vacation I dutifully packed my running clothes and shoes. Usually I’ll get in 1-2 days of running during a trip and since we were transversing the country by hotel this year, I figured I might get a couple of […] more

Yep – I’m back from vacation. I had an incredibly funny, entertaining post about my vacation in my head last night, but now as I stare at the computer from work, feeling slightly nauseous and dizzy as I look at the screen (it’s official – doing a tremendous amount of staring at the computer is […] more

I’m still not back – currently in Wyoming in a hotel.  In the meantime, here’s a story that’s probably more appropriate for my Mother’s “food adventure etc.” blog (see side bar). Western States Travel Day 1 A trip from California to Nebraska and back again   I should have been suspicious of a snack with […] more

Dressage seems like the complete opposite of Endurance, but I think that is where it’s strength lies. It’s the perfect cross-training sport for Endurance 1. My horse is not getting sweaty but I’m building strength anaerobically. Endurance is mostly aerobic (and usually very sweaty!). 2. Trail riding can be technical, but I haven’t ridden any […] more