backing

Unsticking the Back

I ended up riding three horses today, though it wasn’t quite as exciting as it sounds. Cathi was riding her thoroughbred, Chewy, when we arrived, and I mentioned after she stopped loping that he moved so differently from Steen. She immediately offered me a spin. I climbed up into her hunter saddle with stirrups that… Read more »

The First Cold Ride of the Year

While the sun was out and if felt good when I was walking home, by three o’clock the sun was low on the horizon and the west winds were cooling us down very quickly.  Basically, it was the kind of weather Bear thrives in.  And as a result, we had a pretty darn good ride. … Read more »

How Soft Can We Get?

Both rides this weekend I really focused on the same stuff I’ve been blogging about the last few times, and it all amounts to softness.  Both Bear and I have gotten better about this.  He responds quicker, and I’ve been able to continually ask for things with less pressure.  Or with more patience.  Or both. … Read more »

New Design!

I’ve now been riding horses for a few years, and it was almost two years ago that I jumped into horse ownership.  So it was definitely time for a blog redesign and a slightly new title. I mentioned a few weeks ago our photo shoot with the Dreschers.  Once we received all the great shots… Read more »

Out of Step

We continue to have gorgeous weather this month, and yesterday was no exception.  Robin and I even went to the barn earlier than we originally planned, and we were still very warm.  As were the horses.  I really think they are wondering what the deal is.  Of course, I have seen numerous reports that it… Read more »