Today was perfect. Sunny, in the 60s, and almost no wind. We got out there with a plan to enjoy all the horses. So I started on Steen. Last summer I was riding Steen once every two weeks or so, and we were often having a good time together. But I had not ridden him… Read more »
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Squishy Ground
I was curious to see how Laredo would be for me today after his long, somewhat difficult ride with Brian yesterday. I expected him to be tired, so was pleasantly surprised when I got on and that was not the case. He was soft to the hackamore and moving out nicely from the start. My… Read more »
Repeat
We had so much fun on yesterday’s ride we decided to more or less repeat it today. It has been too long since we got out and about, so doing the same thing over again was not a drag at all. I had ridden Bear a few times in a row, so it was my… Read more »
Out Again
It was cooler and partly cloudy today, with a chilly breeze, but we were determined to get out and about again. We waited for the day to warm as much as it was going to, then headed for the barn. I rode Steen again. He came to me as soon as I went into the… Read more »
Getting Out!
It has not been the nicest spring, and while today only graced us with highs in the 30s, the sun was out and there was no wind. We bundled up, but shortly after getting to the barn realized we’d be able to tack up outside. The herd was feeling a bit frisky, and when we… Read more »
Spring Break!
I had a work trip to Minneapolis earlier this week, but other than that I’ve taken some days off work because it is spring break. The weather has been nothing like spring break. We’ve had rain and snow and single digit temps and some crazy wind that felt right out of Canada. So when today… Read more »
An End and a Beginning
2012 closed with us spending some nice time in Arizona. People complained about it being a little cold there, but we were comfortable hanging out in t-shirts and working with Jak and Rojo. Jak was really the first horse I ever rode, and for a few years I would get out on him for a… Read more »
Tucson Rides
We had one last ride on Bear and Steen on December 17th, then weighed anchor and started our holiday travels. We spent the end of the year at my family’s home in Tucson, which meant we got the opportunity to ride my Mom’s horse and my sister’s horse a bit. In the past, Brian has… Read more »
Love at First Ride
My new saddle arrived late on Wednesday. We unpacked it and I have to say it looks even better in person than it did in the photos. Today I headed out to the barn alone to meet the farrier. Brian had to work but planned to come out and meet me later. I took my… Read more »
Our First Haul
Today we were invited to trailer with Cathi and her daughters and some other friends over to some local trails. This is the sort of thing we daydream about doing all the time but never have, lacking our own truck and trailer and also not knowing where to go around here. When I lived in… Read more »