Once upon a time
| November 20, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Once upon a time there was a girl. The girl was the optimistic sort who really believed in certain life hacks that allowed her to accomplish a great many things that were important to her during the day, regardless of other commitments. And she was really successful! Except for one time. You see, this girl […] more
What we obsess about
| November 16, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m taking Farley on extended ground driving trips (ouch my poor feet). She’s good, I’m good – but I’m letting time be our trainer. It’s only with time that I’ll get tired and lazy and make mistakes. It’s only with time that something random and weird happens. So the current goal is to ground drive […] more
Challenges of the home hospitalized horse
| November 15, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance, Most Popular |
I thought I was well prepared to take care of a critically ill horse at home. After all, I am a decent horse person combined with three-quarters a vet in the midst of year dedicated to managing complicated referral-hospital hospitalized patients. Easy right? Ummm..no. I’m going to share with you some of the most surprising […] more
Come study with me!
| November 14, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Seriously, it will be fun. I swear. First, lets discuss progress…. Woot Woot! I’m getting studying done thanks to this little app for Google Chrome. Although whether it’s a blessing or a curse I have not decided. Onto the various horsey-type questions I got today. For your entertainment of course. A theme to horses flipping […] more
I am SO…well…not sure “prepared” is the right word
| November 13, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Found out today the vet board test prep software I’m using has a “fail-guarantee”. If you do 80-100% of it. Let’s evaluate where I am today. With 3 weeks to go until I take boards, I can’t imagine why I’m not further ahead. more
Farley’s other new job
| November 12, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
You know how I keep saying after I retire Farley from endurance I’m going to make her into my little cart pony? I so wasn’t kidding. She’s not retired yet, but there are lots of good reasons to get a head-start. If truth be told….endurance aside I actually enjoy driving more than riding. Some, if […] more
