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Life in the Slow Lane

One day last week, I went to the barn with the objective of improving our trotting in hand: a) we need this for agility work, b) trot sets/hill work on foot would get my lazy butt in gear, & c) last time I tried this, he stressed about the upshift to trot. So, good thingContinue reading “Life in the Slow Lane”

Halter Theory

New toys: leather halter and extra long lead rope for ground work/agility exercises. Since I am still cameraless, product picture on the Dover site in brown with green trim [Sussex]. The leadrope is a green and white twisted rope with knots on either end with a double ended-snap. I believe in DIY leadropes because a)Continue reading “Halter Theory”

Sometimes It’s Best To Walk Away

Last week we had a new washing machine delivered. In the end, the old machine was gone and the new one was in its place. However, the process was not smooth. There was a serious lack of spacio-logistic planning, the correct parts were not included, attitudes were more Eeyore than Pooh, and so on. ByContinue reading “Sometimes It’s Best To Walk Away”

Normandie, Non

The horse world is preparing for the FEI Alltech Jeux Equestres Mondiaux 2014 in Normandy, August 23 to September 07, 2014. Of course I’ve thought about going, how can one not, but I’ll most likely be livestreaming from home. Why does one attend the big events? The obvious reasons are to compete or to officiate.Continue reading “Normandie, Non”

Horse Hunt, 2 of 2

The second Quarter Horse was older, less fancy, but full of can-do spirit. He didn’t have pin-up conformation but moved better than he stood. He could trot out briskly or shuffle along at a jog. We asked the rider to take him over a pole. He a) was able to adjust and b) seemed toContinue reading “Horse Hunt, 2 of 2”

Horse Hunt, 1 of 2

Went to look at two horses. Activity if not progress. Didn’t ride either one. Why ride once I’ve seen a deal-breaker? The first horse was a gorgeous palomino Quarter Horse. Not just yellow but a beautiful gold with flashy chrome. Not that I’m influenced by color, not in the slightest. Long legs. Nice build. LotsContinue reading “Horse Hunt, 1 of 2”

Foto Friday Furlough

Foto Friday will return when I repair/replace my camera(s). There’s one advantage to writing. In a pinch, you can use a crayon and a grocery bag. For photography, you really need the gear. Plus, I’m too beat from my lesson to come up with an alternative. It hurts to sit down. Unlike hunters/dressage, a fundamentalContinue reading “Foto Friday Furlough”