Posts Tagged by IRL
June 2016 IRL
| July 3, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
It’s been awhile since put my disclaimer in this post of why I even bother posting these every month. So here it is: These “In Real Life” posts are designed to show how a conditioning program is being applied “real life”. It’s one thing to talk about the ideal program – it’s quite another thing […] more
May 2016 IRL – making goals and making it happen
| June 7, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
It was YESTERDAY when I realized I hadn’t done my IRL and link luv posts. At least for once the reason I lost track of time is a good one – too distracted getting my runs and rides in! The ponies Farley has gained a little bit of weight on the all-you-can-eat diet and ML […] more
April 2016 IRL
| May 3, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Although things are nowhere near where I would like them in terms of miles, number of rides or runs….it’s improving. Steps forward, no matter how little are still….steps forward. Farley Got ridden at least twice in the arena, and once on the trail (~3ish miles) by me. She was ridden another 2x a week by […] more
March 2016 IRL
| April 3, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
OMG folks, if I hadn’t committed to showing you the ins and outs of endurance training “in real life” I would NOT be writing this post. But. If I don’t, you might have this impression that everyone but you is perfect and get their runs and rides in and never get off track for an […] more
February 2016 IRL
| March 2, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Ponies Farley got a ride and a drive. A friend did me a favor and widened my cart shafts and it makes ALL the difference. Farley trots freely in the cart now and the Smuckers harness is a joy to work with. MerryLegs got regular maintenance done like hoof training but didn’t come out to […] more
Jan 2016 IRL and a mini link luv
| February 3, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Let’s get the ponies over as fast as possible, since we already know I’m not putting any goals or expectations on myself until daylight savings time (t=38 days BTW). MerryLegs Ha! nothing….. Farley I had one ride. The weather is so crappy, the footing so awful, and the mud so impregnated on her coat that […] more
Dec 2015 IRL – ponies
| January 10, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Wrapping up Dec IRL with an update on the ponies! Here’s the stats: Farley 3 dressage rides 1 bareback trail ride (no mileage) 2 clicker sessions/ground work ML 6 clicker sessions Rules of Engagement Mid way through the month I was feeling especially down, panicked that I’m was not going to be able to […] more
