I love the tradition of the blogger gift exchange! I mailed out my gift this week, so…watch your mailboxes! I received a wonderful gift this year from Amy and Gwen. It was an adorable Christmas ornament that looks just like Duke. It’s sort of uncanny. It was especially sweet because I love having ornaments that … More Blogger Secret Santa
Ya’ll know that song, “My Grownup Christmas Wish” by Amy Grant? The chorus goes: So here’s my lifelong wish,My grownup Christmas list,Not for myself, But for a world in need. It’s been sort of running through my head lately but with sliiiiiightly different words. So here’s my lifelong wish,My horsey Christmas list,Not for myself,But for a … More Horsey Christmas List
We had a very fun lesson last night with lots of tight turns, interesting jumps and shouts of “more leg!” And then, at the end, my lesson mate G and I swapped horses. Because why not? It was a blast! G’s horse, The Chief – yes, The Chief – is super different than Duke. His bascule is … More Swapsies
It happened. For those who don’t remember, I accidentally challenged my dad to a Plank Challenge for the month of November. We each had a month to do a plank a day and then at the beginning of December, we’d do a Plank Off and see whose abs are the strongest. I somehow got talked … More Plank Challenge Results
I think I’m safe writing this because I’m pretty sure my trainer doesn’t read my blog. (Not because she’s not supportive.) Anyway. I have finished my Christmas shopping…except for Trainer B. I have no idea what to get her. I mean. I would love to get her a trailer camera such as the one Amanda … More Help! Trainer Gifts
Something must be in the air. Duke got a haircut this week, but so did I. Well, technically I did this a few weeks ago, but I’m still getting used to it. I chopped off eight inches of hair. Overall, I love it and I’m happy. It’s easier to do before work and it feels a … More I Did a Thing
I finally body clipped Duke. I should’ve done it at least a month ago. Actually, I attempted it back in October. The clipper blades turned out to be dull so he got a hack job bib clip and that was it. Thus passed two months of me being unsure if I should buy blades and … More Nakey, Nakey, Duke Might Hate Me
I had a fairly frustrating ride on Duke last night. We’ve been working on lateral movement as straightening aids – things like working turns on the forehand and leg yielding. Since he is a furry yak right now, I opted to do most of our work at the walk and some trot. Seriously, if I … More Spurs. I need them.
Yes, it’s been nearly six months. And, yes, I’m finally going to tell you all about it and share some of my favorite photos. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen some of the ones with Duke. A few months after the wedding, Husband and I put our wedding clothes back on and went … More Toit Nups
I blinked, and it’s suddenly the end of November. Which means I have just one more month left in my lease with Duke. Which sucks a lot. It was always the plan to lease for one year, and do as many events as I could. And it was an awesome year. Combined with getting married, … More Beginning of the End
