Our First Fire Evacuation
It's been a while since my last update. Part of that is because there hasn't been much to talk about. Grayson is coming back into work. His feet have been…
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September 12, 2022
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Grayson: The Good, The Great, and the Awful
It's been more than 3 months since my last post about Mr. Grayson, and Michele (Fat Buckskin) has been on my case to update. As life turns out, we ended…
May 4, 2022
Summer in Southern California
Did you all know that it is really hot in Southern California in the summer? We have had WEEKS of +100 degree weather... which... to the surprise of absolutely no…
August 23, 2021
The “Mid-Teens” Horse
By my rough guess, May is 15 this year. Statistically speaking, she was most likely born in the Spring, so 15 it is. Obviously, May has no idea she is…
March 16, 2021
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Blog Hop: 2020 Summary
Jumping on this train. I have two lesson recaps to write up, but it's been FOREVER since there has been a good blog hop, so let's thank Alberta Equest and…
December 23, 2020
Sometimes, You Shouldn’t “Make it Work”
Yesterday, I was super excited to ride my horse. It had been a few days. I set up a couple of lessons for later in the week. etc. On Sunday,…
December 9, 2020
Stuck in a Rut
Honestly, California has been great in so many ways. May has adjusted fabulously well, and everyone at the new barn has been incredibly friendly and accommodating. During an after-ride hack…
November 16, 2020
The First Week in Cali
To say that I was apprehensive when May climbed off the trailer last Monday would be an understatement. It was one thing to transition from NJ to KY. The climates…
October 20, 2020
She’s Here! Officially a California Girl
Like clockwork, May showed up at 4:45 yesterday afternoon. Luckily, I had a barn mate with me to wait (and provide wine) as we waited. May was the last horse…
October 13, 2020
What’s Been Going On
I guess I should start this post by pointing out the obvious: this virus has put a major damper on a lot of plans. Like most people, I am still…
March 31, 2020