Of course, much of the beauty came before and after the barn. Robin and I had our usual relaxing morning before turning to some basement work and flower shopping to spruce up the front of the house. We then moved on to a wonderful French crepe shop downtown and then stopped at my favorite establishment,… Read more »
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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 »
Steen the Chilled and Steen the Chill
This weekend we had a visitor. Brian’s sister, Christina, came up from the Chicago area and one of the big objectives of her visit was to hang out with Steen and Bear (she’d never met either of them before and has spent very little time with horses in general). Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate and… 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 »
A Spring in Our Step
Today was one of those very rare April days. It was sunny, in the low 70s, and the wind was just leisurely blowing out of the south. It was perfect for our first ride in the outdoor arena. Bear and I have ridden outside quite a bit, but we’ve never been in the outdoor arena. … Read more »
Trotting in Traffic
Robin and I woke up really early this Saturday. We had plenty of time to enjoy our coffee, read (or write, for Robin), have a nice breakfast and still make it to the barn early. We were rewarded by having the place to ourselves. For about five minutes. Other boarders must have had the same… Read more »
Best Lesson Yet
After Robin’s very encouraging rides this week, I went back to riding Bear. It felt great to be on my own horse again. It even felt good to pick his feet. I’m still a new enough horse person that I do not expect such drastic differences between them. But they are everywhere, even in their… Read more »
Reunited (and it Feels So Good)
Friday is lesson day. As we headed for the barn Brian and I decided it was time to put him back on Bear. I was pretty confident things would go well. With my new understanding of Bear’s antics I felt I could coach Brian through any minor resistance Bear might put up. Still, if there… Read more »
Trotting the Bear
I intended to go to the barn alone earlier this week, but things have actually been busier than ever for me and my business and I’ve been working exceptionally long days. But this afternoon I reached a point where I simply had to take a break. Which meant Brian and I headed for the barn… 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 »