XC Schooling – Stone Creek Stables
After a momentous amount of rain last week, I was pretty convinced that we were going to have a 0% chance of XC schooling. The footing near us was wet,…
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August 3, 2020
XC Schooling – FINALLY
Not sure if anyone remembers at this point, but we were originally entered to run our first horse trial of 2020 in April... Originally, the horse trial this weekend wasn't…
June 16, 2020
I’m Doing Something Wrong
Let's be honest, I have not been riding a ton lately. In fact, yesterday's lesson was our 4th ride in 3 weeks. My rides have been short and light, and…
February 12, 2020
When Your Horse is a Teenage Girl
I was pretty impressed when I came out on Sunday and May was ready to play. I started my Dressage ride with some pretty strict rules for my. INCLUDING, sticking…
July 29, 2019
First XC Schooling at the Kentucky Horse Park
Alternative Title: Denial is a Powerful Force After hacking around on Saturday morning, my plan on Sunday was to give May the day off while I got my closet organized.…
May 28, 2019
Let’s Talk – Tall Boots
Now, I will readily admit that I am not a boot aficionado. My show boots? $600 Ariat Crowne Pro boots that I am just starting to fit back into. Let…
November 13, 2018
Putting the Buttons Back On
When I made the decision to partially lease May out, I also made the decision to soften some of May's buttons. I didn't want someone else to get on her…
November 6, 2018
We Go Bitless Baby!
Let me start by saying: This was not a voluntary experiment. After our great Dressage lesson last week, I got on her the next time, and she was just spicy.…
June 26, 2018
The Mare Factor
May is about as non-mareish as I think a mare gets. You know how I know she is in heat? She winnies every now and then when we are on…
April 24, 2018
Some (Free) Tech Upgrades
In a lot of ways, riding has stayed relatively low tech. There are really no substitutes for sitting on a real live horse, in a field, doing basically the same…
February 13, 2018