On My Mind, Miscellaneous Thoughts Since y’all were kind enough to express concern about my health, I’ll let you know how it’s going. Mostly fine. Having trouble shaking off the last lingering effects of whatever was bothering me. I’d blame sloth but I have an occasional cough that hangs around like the smell ofContinue reading “Lingering Laments, A Heath Update”
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Two Hops Forward, One Step Back
“Adventures Are Not All Pony-Rides In The May-Sunshine” J.R.R. Tolkein This is a warts-and-all blog, right? Well, we had a bit of a set-back. TLDR: Milton had an fit of the hops. I sat it. Commence mental gyrations. The Timeline T-2 days. Milton had two hissy fits while being lunged. Both times occured while heContinue reading “Two Hops Forward, One Step Back”
Reaching for the Big Trot, Jump Lesson at FHF
Jumping Diary Jumping lesson last Friday at Falcon Hill Farm. Takeaways: 1) Instead of simply thumping away at Milton’s sides with my legs, push him to the outside to get him to step bigger. Lower leg. I think I remember reading about that as an aid. 2) Forward to the fence is important.Continue reading “Reaching for the Big Trot, Jump Lesson at FHF”
Tiny Victories
Blurry pic of me riding on the buckle. My ground crew thinks Rodney likes to be told what to do. I think Rodney needs to be comfortable thinking for himself [Fifth Leg Training]. We’re probably both right. In pursuit of my goal, Rodney and I have been working on the seemingly simple task ofContinue reading “Tiny Victories”
Where In The World Is Milton?
Milton’s been wearing his traveling pants. A week ago Sunday, we went to Stepping Stone Farm to practice cantering & jumping [Juggling]. Last Friday was Falcon Hill Farm for a jump lesson. More on this once the media is ready. Sunday was Full Circle Horse Park to get reacquainted with the dressage arena andContinue reading “Where In The World Is Milton?”
Milton’s Spotify Song List
Milton motivation on Spotify. Created by G-Dog. Coming to you straight from the 80s. Update: Songs to be adjusted as we discover what motivates Milton. Our songmeister thinks Milton may be more Katy Perry/Lady Gaga/Beyonce. More Update. The above is a screenshot. To play the list, you need to have/sign up for an accountContinue reading “Milton’s Spotify Song List”
Speaking of Shopping Sprees, My Latest Breyer Purchases
On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals Books aren’t the only thing I overbuy [MEPSA Annual 2018]. I’m amassing a small but useless line of plastic animals. Persian Cat, House Cat, Norwegian Forest Cat, Siamese Cat Because I need more cats in my life? Because I’m going to make cute vignettes a la Desktop Stables (thisContinue reading “Speaking of Shopping Sprees, My Latest Breyer Purchases”
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