This is the time of year around here when we are breaking free of the icy grip of winter and finally – FINALLY! – getting to think about cross country schooling and riding outside consistently. Not this year. It’s a bummer. To make myself feel better, I’ve been watching some of my old helmet cam … More Flashback Friday: Catalpa XC
It cracks me up every time Trainer B talks about the Canter into Doom. I can’t help imagining cantering into to Mount Doom. … More Canter into Doom
I had a super awesome lesson last week. I mean, any lesson on Duke is a super awesome lesson by default. But on top of that, I felt I rode effectively and Duke was ready to party. … More Withers Up
This post is exactly what it sounds like. Just a bunch of photos of Duke sleeping at horse shows. I swear he acts like he’s at a 5-star hotel and just luxuriates in his extra-deep bedding. All the photos here were taken during separate naps. No doubling up and taking different angles of the same … More Photo Series: Duke Sleeping at Shows
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
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
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
Centered in the Saddle 