Keep it simple
| January 16, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
After spending more time than I would like to admit being completely overwelmed by the options in my new drawing program, I’ve finally calmed down enough to just start really using it. Step one was to strip it down so it was like the simple paint program that I was used to. I’m that person […] more
The Truth About Dressage
| January 12, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
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Unfinished business
| January 12, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance, Most Popular |
Sometime in high school (I think) I started working on a cross-stitch project. A LONG time later (umm…maybe 15 years or so?) this is what it looked like: Half finished, even though there was some concentrated, big (sporadic) pushes over the years. With national boards behind me and more downtime on my hands I’ve been […] more
A cart for Farley
| January 10, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
A couple of months ago I decided to get a head start of Farley’s “*retirement” job and bought her a new-to-me harness (read about it here). After harnessing her up in “real” harness for the first time and getting some ground driving time in, I realized that she basically remembers everything I’ve ever taught her […] more
How to run fast on the treadmill
| January 9, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m still getting used to my new tablet/drawing program…. too tired to write much on this rotation, but drawing uses a different part of my brain. Note to self. Must figure out my “cartoon” image and accept the fact I can’t always just draw the back of my head. PS – yes, this comic […] more
ML saga update: follow up bloodwork
| January 9, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I got Tuesday’s blood results back today and it’s good news! Her chem panel is normal (has remained normal throughout the whole ordeal which was the bright light in the midst of dark gloom) and her SAA which was over 7,000 at the beginning of this whole thing was…..6 on Tuesday. Vet agreed she looks […] more
Peak & Recover – a new look at conditioning and rest
| January 5, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Farley’s welfare is my top priority right now, and so I’ve been thinking very seriously about what I’m asking her to do and whether it is reasonable and “right” for her. As I thought back over our time together I noticed a very interesting pattern. Farley stays the most sound and close to 100% if […] more
