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IMHO having a gray named Milton is presumptuous. I was overruled. So, Milton it is. However, chez nous the initial M will always stand for Mathilda. Therefore, Milton is M2. BTW, changing a horse’s name is supposed to be bad luck. I’ve kept names. I’ve changed names. I’ve never noticed a karmic equivalence.

At my last show [Rocking S], I sent this tweet: So what new and creative way am I going to screw it up today? Unproductive thinking but I can't stop. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) July 26, 2014 Bad brain. Stop that! The first recommendation from Confident Rider: Five things not to say to a nervousContinue reading “Show Today: UPHA 8, Cleveland TN”

Australian Dream The latest product we are using to loosen up the scar on Rodney’s back. It contains actual chemicals that increase bloodflow and may lead to revascularization. It’s certainly expensive enough. As before, progress while remaining a Zenotic distance from goal [Zeno’s Horse Training]. It was an sufficiently entertaining tiger whistle that we haveContinue reading “The Latest Magic Goo”

When we are late with his bath, Rodney helps himself. ~~~ Show this weekend. Show tweets start today. Per usual, I show on Saturday. I’m hitching a ride a day early to save myself the drive.

+ Saddle fitter came on Saturday [Finding One That Fits]. Fred found a few issues with my position and with the saddle, but nothing that would contribute to a major meltdown, particularly given Milton’s amiable demeanor while we worked around him. + I have ordered a plastic, three-step mounting block. This works with the zippiestContinue reading “Milton Miscellany”

Taken the day Milton arrived.

On Friday [So Be It], I said I was starting to get a handle on the screaming monkeys in my head. Here’s my current thinking. Normally, waiting to get back on after a fall makes the situation worse. However, on that day, I was an emotion wreck before I got anywhere near Milton. As aContinue reading “Wrestling With Head Demons”