My annual February post
| February 9, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The world is AWFUL and I’m never doing anything again because the world/weather/darkness is going to be here FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER and what was I thinking calling myself a runner, and all the horses should obviously be sold because they are never going to be ridden again…… …So begins the self-wallowing pit of misery […] more
Platinum Performance
| February 6, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance, Nutrition |
As I watched Farley float across the arena I realized that I was going to have to change my long-held beliefs about nutritional supplements and feed-thru joint supplements. There’s nothing like endurance and medicine to make you eat your words, question your beliefs, and keep you humble. In January I decided to give Platinum Performance […] more
January 2016 IRL Training Log
| February 2, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Mel's Life, Training journal |
January was a mixed bag – lots of horse time, some awesome runs…and a cold that knocked me out of training for at least a week, and rain that just never stopped. MerryLegs MerryLegs was trimmed, had a test run in a turnout blanket, loaded up in the trailer and shipped off to mare camp (ie […] more
Night Tips from a Pilot (and others)
| January 29, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance |
When I was helping my husband study for his private pilot’s license, I ran across a section about night flying. Some of the recommendations made a lot of sense for riding at night on the trails too. Unlike running when I usually where a bright headlamp (and sometimes carry a flashlight too) to illuminate the […] more
100 days of horses & Integrity
| January 24, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance |
I last left you at day 21 before the Christmas holiday. Here’s what days 22-35 looked like: After a hiatus that seemed to go on forever, I did what I’ve done several times during this personal challenge – go back out to the barn and start logging days again. It’s a matter of integrity. Running […] more
Monday Media – Rain Gear
| January 23, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance, Ultra Running |
Here’s this week’s question: “What’s your fav riding rain gear?” I knew immediately that Aarene was the better person to answer this question since she lives up in the Swamp, and published a post in 2015 that has some great information. I only ride in the rain when forced to by bad planning or absolute […] more
Postcards from the vet – sedated dental exams
| January 23, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance |
I am so blessed to be able to sedate my horses on a whim and evaluate their teeth. Regular dental evaluations are one of the biggest things I can do to make sure Farley stays healthy into her 20s and 30s. Farley has a “wave” mouth, which can be managed but rarely […] more
