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Horse Hunt Weekend: Day 1

Saturday, we were scheduled to see a local horse [HHP]. The seller wasn’t scheduled to show us said local horse. I accept that crossed wires occur. A reasonable answer might have been, “When I hadn’t heard from you, I made the assumption that you were no longer interested in —–. I have made other plans.Continue reading “Horse Hunt Weekend: Day 1”

Out Of Our Hands

Mathilda has decided to change her lifestyle. We were slow to get the message, so she took action. At the Thursday morning carrot check, Hubby was greeted with an empty pen, the barriers in place [Debriefing], mare & gelding calmly eating grass out in the pasture. He came back to the house, to fish meContinue reading “Out Of Our Hands”

Foto Friday: Misc Field

Horse Hunt Plans

A short note as I am busy enjoying the bug Hubby bought home from work. Saturday, we try a local horse. Sunday, we visit with a trainer from another part of the state. Tuesday, I try out an out-of-state horse found by a friend. Ever-widening circles. Meanwhile, I will retreat under the covers to enjoyContinue reading “Horse Hunt Plans”

Political Poll

I am not asking who you voted for. I’m not even asking if you voted. When I was old enough to start noticing the outside world, I asked my mother who she voted for. She wouldn’t tell me. One of the virtues of our system is that you never have to tell anyone for whomContinue reading “Political Poll”

On Your Mark. Get Set. Go.

Over the weekend, Stepping Stone Farm held a games night. Hubby and I went over to corral stray kids & horses. My last mounted games competition was at college during the riding team’s end-of-term party. Our coach made a point of saving the eggs for the egg-and-spoon race for weeks, making sure you really didContinue reading “On Your Mark. Get Set. Go.”

Driving Miss M

Although yesterday was my first driving lesson, it was not my first driving experience. Way back when, we had the idea of making Mathilda into a Combined Driving horse for Hubby. Since she was gravitationally challenged, jumping and eventing were out. Although, Hubby is quick to remind me that Mathilda did complete one Elementary horseContinue reading “Driving Miss M”