The night farm has a really good post up. It has generated quite a lively discussion. Check it out here – I couldn’t agree more completely with her article. I want to point out that this is not how you look. This is what you actually do. So let’s not get into the discussion about […] more

Forget the big saddle hunt! My challenge always seems to be actually getting the saddle I ordered and having all the details in place to get to actually ride in it. I got my Solstice on Wednesday. This sounds fairly simple. It isn’t. UPS doesn’t leave packages at my apartment. They leave me little notes […] more

This is filler because I don’t have any earthshattering news, just wanted to fill everyone in on some of the happenings. New SaddleThe Solstice I bought seems to fit Farley, but who the heck knows until I actually get a couple good rides in it? I’m excited – it’s quite a bit lighter than the […] more

Oops!I realized that some people may not know what tailing is! Tailing is sending your horse in front of you on the trail, grabbing their tail, and letting them pull you up the mountain. It is a good way to save your horse for the rest of the day, and lessen the fatigue on the […] more

Several people have asked me how I taught my horses to tail and what’s the “logistics” involved. Tailing is basically long lining. Minx was easy. Since she came from a sulky driving track, she already knew how to drive (and how to pull something behind her!). She responded to voice commands very well and tailing […] more