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Still Recording Every Effort, No Matter How Small

Jumping Diary   Milton   We had several Eeeek-a-bug moments over this, but I went with him (kinda), he landed quietly, and came around to do it again. Part of the problem was steering. I could not get him to turn into it, so we would swerve out to the right and end up overContinue reading “Still Recording Every Effort, No Matter How Small”

Can’t Go Over It, Gotta Go Through It

Overcoming Obstacles in Our Way   Good Verbs: Carry, Back-up, Open, Cross Carry. Flawless. Picked up fleece quarter sheet, moved it to another part of the ring. Rodney could not have cared less. Laid it over his withers. Held it out to the side. Mox nix. Krinkle Karry. Well, okay, if you say so. IncludingContinue reading “Can’t Go Over It, Gotta Go Through It”

Getting Dressed, Harder Than You Would Think

Adventures in Saddle Seat     I’m having trouble dressing myself lately. Saddle Seat Pants over socks. The extra-long ends of the pant legs drape down elegantly over one’s jodhpur boots. Jumping/Dressage Socks over pants. A smooth layer of sock makes it easier to pull on/zip up tall boots. Picture me standing there, riding pantsContinue reading “Getting Dressed, Harder Than You Would Think”

What’s In The Feed Scoop, Winter 2019

Milton Plus apple or carrot & soaked down. Rodney Ditto. Discussion As promised, we switched from the Triple Crown Naturals. Yes, we as a society need to monitor our food streams. Does The Jungle by Sinclair ring any bells? OTOH, the current non-GMO craze is fueled by hysteria &/or marketing hype. Glad to be offContinue reading “What’s In The Feed Scoop, Winter 2019”

Meet Rodney The Standardbred

Still a quart low. Dipping into the reserves. “Rodney, a strapping bay … was a champion racehorse as well as a champion sire … earning Harness Horse of the Year honors that 1948 season. He began stallion duties at Walnut Hall Stud in 1950, eventually siring 506 foals who earned over $12 million at theContinue reading “Meet Rodney The Standardbred”