X Halt, Salute; Proceed Working Trot. Once she had toured the new barn and gotten settled in, she calmed down considerably. I still led her with a chain on her nose, just to be safe. I am extremely happy with my results today. It was our first show, and I think next time will be easier. I got a free mug for placing 1st, too! One Step at a Time.

I am putting down the ice cream and resolving to make my own fitness as important to me as the fitness of my horses. By doing this, hopefully I will become a better rider. This blog is designed to chronicle my journey. Sunday, January 22, 2012. I briefly considered printing some of these out. Perhaps I will later when my motivation is low.

He likes to slobber on me. Gabriel is a lot like a toddler on a constant sugar high with a very short attention span. Wednesday, August 7, 2013. So much for watching the wrens, doves and finches enjoy sunflower seeds this fall.

The day to day operation and events of a small Thoroughbred Racing Stable using unconventional training methods. Tuesday, November 22, 2016. 1 have good money,. 2 are good paying clients and. And 4 I speak the language. Over time, I suspect, too, .

Friday, October 26, 2012. Ugh, I am a blogger fail. Fail Fail FAIL, all on me. All my fail makes chubby 3-legged kitteh fall down, go night-night. Lo, he is a handsome chub, is he not? I sure do like him fleshy. Feels good to be back! Sunday, July 15, 2012. It was so much fun! Thursday, June 28, 2012.

My observations from judging open horse shows with multiple disciplines including hunter, western, halter and showmanship. Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Western patterns for the Hunter Horse. Go or no go? Take note again of the pattern. Would your hunter mount be able to execute this with such acute angles at the markers? Graceful, sweeping turns and ground covering strides from flat kneed horses is what we expect in the hunter world, stock breed or not. I wonder is it me? Makin.

A blog to share the experience of retraining two off-track thoroughbred racehorses and their owner as they both learn dressage. Friday, June 12, 2015.