It’s official, folks, I’m back in the saddle. The Chief and I had a lovely little ride last night. No pressure, just getting my sea legs back with some simple walk/trot/canter with circles and serpentines. We finished up with a stroll around the field and it was perfection. It felt like a homecoming. x x … More And We’re Back!
Saturday morning, I was outside getting ready to plant more vegetables in the garden when I heard my husband call my name from the house. I heard some loud crashing in the woods and thought, yup, here come the deer again. My friends. It was not deer. Two palomino horses came trotting out of the … More Ask and Ye Shall Receive
I haven’t seen a horse since March 11th and I’m feeling a little self-pity. *This is all obviously tempered by the fact that my family and I are healthy and that’s the most important thing.* I haven’t kissed a nose. I haven’t smelled sweet hay breath or gotten tickled by whiskers or fed a treat. … More Pony Pity Party
We could all use a laugh. Let’s look back on how I spectacularly failed to take a good action shot of a lovely mare but got so much more instead. … More Flashback Friday: Derptown
I’m a little late to the party on this but I loved stumbling on this bloghop via The Everything Pony and started over on In Omnia Paratus. As this whole pandemic continues and our stay-at-home order has been extended to the end of May, it’s a great time to reflect and remember all the things … More Bloghop: Gratitude in Uncertain Times
It’s been about eight months since I last posted. Oops. Honestly, there wasn’t a lot going on, horse-wise for most of the winter. I rode in a lesson once a week, but that was about it. So skipping over fall and winter…by the end of February, everything changed when a lovely family at the barn … More Oops
For the second part of our Alberta getaway, we spent some time in Calgary and went to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampede was really fun and in some ways different than what I expected. Sort of a State Fair vibe with extra agricultural stuff. I of course made sure to drag my husband and in-laws … More Calgary Vacay: The Horsey Part
In January, I embarked on a new plan to exercise regularly. The goal is to do at least 30 minutes daily, but I try not to beat myself up about it too much if I miss a day here and there. Overall, I’m really proud of myself! Since I’m not riding as much, I knew … More Workin’ it Out
I hate writing “hi everyone, it’s been quiet over here for awhile but now I’m back” posts. But that’s basically what this is. I’ve been wanting to get back to writing here for awhile but have been unsure how to start. So I’m just going to start. A lot has happened since I last wrote. … More Limbo, Schmimbo
Duke gets so intensely itchy during the winter. I think it’s because he’s blanketed and so he can’t roll/scratch as well. So, when the curry comb comes out, all bets are off. The more pokey the currycomb, the better. His favorite curry has these long nubs that have almost no give. He’s very itchy. He … More The Itchiest Horse in the Land
Centered in the Saddle 