As much as I learn from people on a regular basis, it is always somehow the horse that provides the ultimate wisdom in the moment the lesson really solidifies. Two rides on Nevada I thought I had a great ride on Nevada last Saturday, but Sunday’s left it in the dust. Nevada and I had… Read more »
Playing Cow
Oliver, Aiden, and Playing Cow
A lot of the time I find it difficult to get out to the barn on Friday afternoon. After a long week, it seems easier to just stay home and read a book. When I succeed at motivating myself to get out there, I often do it by giving myself permission to just have a… Read more »
Photo Dump!
So having four horses has been interesting. We’re learning tons and getting a lot of ride time in. The only thing that is suffering is my blogging. When you are almost always having two rides each day, it makes it hard to come home and formulate your thoughts. So here are some highlights. Bear… Read more »
A Name and a Ride
I think we have decided on a name for the new girl. At the moment we’re leaning towards calling her Zoey. We tried it out today and it seemed pretty natural. So for the moment, Zoey it is. We got the barn and attended to our sick ponies first. We gave Bear his meds and… Read more »
Effort
Robin had a great ride on Laredo Sunday. After her energetic and surprisingly good ride on Zoey, she found Laredo decidedly lacking in the try department. She had already decided to try him in the snaffle again, and she was happy she did. It allowed her to correct and encourage him in a way that… Read more »
Three Blankets
Today was the epitome of miserable spring weather. We had a cold rain all day, and it was chilly, damp, and breezy. We headed for the barn as soon as Brian got home from work, knowing we’d find some pretty unhappy horses. They were all lined up against the wind block, heads down, butts to… Read more »
Shivering Horses
We’re in the midst of a long, cold, rain storm. It can make it tough to get to the barn, but we also knew the guys would be pretty uncomfortable. And they were. Pretty much the whole herd was lined up against the wind-break shivering. Steen was wandering around on his own and walked right… Read more »
T-Shirt Weather?
Brian got home from work today and we were both keen to get to the barn. It was nearly 70° out. I slathered on sunscreen, put on one of my thin summer barn t’s, and as we drove we discussed which fantastic outdoor environment we would ride in. Except then we got to the barn. And the… Read more »
The Dirty One
It was again my turn to ride Laredo, who we have also been referring to as the dirty one. Sure enough we arrived at the barn to see him conked out on his side near the windblock, nestled into a soft mixture of mud and manure. He rolled up onto his belly when I got… Read more »
The Spring Winds Blow
We are finally getting some warmer weather, and of course it is accompanied by 40+ mile an hour winds. But we got out there and had a fun ride anyways. The barn was crowded with it being a vet day and one our boarder’s horses had a cute little filly in the night. How could… Read more »