It’s a big deal when I groom my horses because it only happens a couple of times a year. My normal grooming routine is to knock the dirt and hair off under tack areas with my bare hand, roach manes that have the audacity to tangle, and trim hooves when needed. Tada! Funder being more wise […] more

But of course I’ll use too many anyways. Oh yeah. We did that. Admittedly scrub pants and running shoes weren’t ideal for a first ride. But. When Amber suggested I get on what came out of my mouth of “YES”, instead of “YES, in fact I have almost-tights-stretchy-pants-in-my-car”. And really. I can’t complain about the symbolism […] more

Stop, go, back, lateral bend is a big YES for Miss MerryLegs under saddle right now. She’s just so adorable in this picture. Who can resist a touseled mane, soft eye, and pricked ears? But it’s her mouth that cracks me up. So business like and resolute. Seriously dear, I think you are taking your […] more

Previously unconsidered dangers of running with a headlamp more

  Since it’s been weeks since I saw ML I’m having trouble remembering all the great insights I was going to share with you about our first sessions together. The general gist was that she is incredibly bold, confident…and ummm….dominant. My only defense about not recognizing the extent of the latter was that Farley was […] more