Today we changed everything up. I rode Steen, and Robin rode Bear. She hadn’t really ridden him in forever, so she was curious to feel how he is doing in the hackamore. And after that we moved right into a second ride with Robin going back to Steen and me jumping on Laredo. Again we… Read more »
Laredo
Surprise Riding Time
We were planning on a trip to Arizona this week, but the flights were not in our favor. So we ended up staying with my parents for a few days and then heading back to Iowa City. I could have gone back to work, but I already changed my calendar. And besides, I’ve got tons… Read more »
Early Morning Tireds
Last time we got up early and headed out to the barn right away, I was the tired one. This time, it was my horse. I can only think that the two new young horses added to our herd last night kept Laredo up and playing all night long. When we arrived everyone was in… Read more »
Trot Time
Yesterday our pasture herd got a new member. A 3 year old solid Paint gelding named Tate arrived, and he and Laredo hit it off immediately. Today they were hanging out when we got to the barn, and Tate was pretty inclined to follow us out of the pasture. We persuaded him to stay behind.… Read more »
Back to Some Afternoon Riding
I love the days when I can get off work in the afternoon and Robin and I can head to the barn. There is usually no one else there, and it can make for an exceptionally relaxing ride. Fridays are almost always quiet, so I was excited when I got off work and the temps… Read more »
Mood Swings
Today Brian and headed out first thing. We took our coffee with us. We were at the barn by 7:00. I think I must be getting old or something. I used to wake up, roll out of bed, and hit the trails without food or drink or anything. Getting out there early felt a bit hard… Read more »
Backsliding
It is inevitable. We’ve had some great weeks with Laredo. He’s trying harder, he’s less bothered by us touching his head and ears, and he has a new energy about him when we’re working. But today we had none of that. He was distracted from the get go, and about 10 minutes into the ride… Read more »
Early Morning Heat
The heat has been so oppressive, we decided the only way we were going to get a ride in was to adjust. So on Wednesday, we moved our schedules around to free up time in the morning, and out we went. We found Laredo has a fairly large chip in one of his front feet.… Read more »
Getting Soft
We’ve had Laredo two months now, and he’s settling in quite nicely. He walks up to meet us in the pasture. He’s accepting of most touching on the ears and head. Getting the fly mask on and off is no problem, and Brian has been slipping the bridle off after riding. Laredo’s also really changing… Read more »
Another Threesome
Today was the last day all three of us could get out for a ride, so we had to take advantage of it. Since Laurie had such a good time on Bear last week, we thought she should ride him again. So that meant I was on Laredo again. Just like our last ride, he… Read more »