This has been an exceptionally cold and wet spring. Today we were planning on braving the chill and riding outside, but since the barn was completely empty, we wimped out and stayed in. It was plenty comfortable as the last couple rides were outside. And the new magnesium stuff in the sand is keeping things… Read more »
Steen
A Little Break
After quite a few weeks of more riding, I took it easy this past week. The weather was cold and wet, so it made it easy for me to stay home, drink tea, and read books. Yesterday Bear got some work done on him by the chiropractor. I was at work so Robin was there… Read more »
A Long Visitor Report
Friday was one of those awful spring days, wet, windy, and quite cold. So we skipped our usual Friday-at-the-barn routine. Plus we knew my sister Christina was coming to visit this weekend and we were going to spend plenty of time at the barn the next couple of days. Saturday the weather was not much… Read more »
Still on Steen
Finally we’re having some great weather this spring. We had temps in the 60s, a light north wind, and some nice, fluffy, white clouds. But we rode inside anyways. Since we didn’t ride a ton this winter I don’t feel like I’m in a super hurry to get outside. Feeling comfy in the saddle with… Read more »
Back on Steen
Wednesday we went out to the barn early in the afternoon in hopes of a repeat of last Friday’s great ride. Bear was sluggish in the beginning, and even not all that excited to leave the bale and follow me. But once we started groundwork he came around. He continues to get better at responding… Read more »
New Saddle!
I was out of town the last two days for work, and it was a little tiring. After I got home I lounged in the recliner wondering what I should do with my afternoon when the UPS guy came up to the door with a huge box in his arms. My new Bear Trap Rancher… Read more »
Shots and Saddles
On Friday I had another good lesson on Bear. It was a beautiful and relaxing afternoon at the barn. When I brought Bear in, though, he was probably the dirtiest I’d ever seen him. So grooming took some time. He was good for it. I think the groundwork we’ve been doing has made him more… Read more »
Lessons and an Anniversary
Friday we continued our little tradition of going out to the barn and having Robin give me a lesson. This time things were a bit crowded, though. Ruby, a 13 year old girl who’s been at the barn quite a few years, was also getting a lesson from another border. Ruby is definitely a better… Read more »
Moving Faster
If anyone has actually been reading this blog these past few weeks they must be thinking how boring these rides have been. Walking around cones. Walking along the strip. Walking up and down hills. Is walking all those two do? And I’ll admit, it hasn’t been super exciting. But I’ve had some annoying foot issues,… Read more »
It’s Official
I own Bear, and I now have the paperwork to prove it. We waited a few weeks before sending it in just to make sure he was a keeper. Friday was a busy day for Robin, so I went out to the barn for a solo-ride. As it was the end of the week, I… Read more »