I got an appointment with my vet tomorrow morning to ultrasound Farley’s LF digital flexor. the original plan was to keep tabs on the tendon for the first year anyways, and I haven’t had one done since June 2008 (she originally injuried it December 2007). I palapated it last night very aggressively and she may […] more

At home the night before the trip. Let me present: Dirty, ungroomed pony. Farley has now been groomed and braided. I always braid the night before I leave. I find that I can never find the time once I am at a ride to braid. Stress relief at home with the cats. Jonah is playing […] more

So I took a look at the websites for the 2 rides I was considering next for Farley…..and I have ruled Git-R-Done out. It’s FEI and 200 dollars for a 75 mile entry! Plus I have to drive 300 miles each way. The April “Shine and Shine Only” ride is only ~100 miles away from […] more

of pictures to come. Karen Chaton (see blog on right) was kind enough to e-mail some pictures of me near the end of ride, when I was riding with her and Dave. The 2 mounted pictures are during the ride, the dismounted is after the ride finish. The finish line was ~1/2 mile away from […] more

I just re-read my post from last night (I wrote it last night, posted this morning) and wanted to assure everyone that I had a great time. Even Farley enjoyed getting out. The wildflowers were beautiful and some of the rock canyons we went through were stunning. I thought the ride was very well organized […] more

I’ve just returned from this year’s 20 mule team ride. It’s amazing how much there is to learn in this sport. I will post pictures in a separate post in a couple of days. In the meantime, here’s the summary (warning: long…). The Base camp is at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds. There was plenty of […] more

I am off to 20 mule team 65 miler! This will probably be my last internet access until I return….I’m already nervous. I’ll feel better once everything is packed up, my trailer is hooked up, and the horse is loaded. I can already feel that this is going to be one of those rides where […] more