Groundwork – Page 6 – Virtual Brush Box

Hillwork

With renewed commitment and the return of spring, we have restarted walking up and down hills. The goal is to eventually trot them in hand. Even if I were riding (sigh), I would still be doing these as groundwork. Walking and running hills is good for me. The horses aren’t the only ones who canContinue reading “Hillwork”

In Which Milton Gets a Gold Star

As Milton and I wandered around the field on a walk [2.0, Moods], we came across what is left of the kiddie wading pool. We bought this a while ago as a groundwork obstacle. Rodney had plodded right through it [Dry Pool]. Milton, not so much. The one time he saw it, Milton point-blank refusedContinue reading “In Which Milton Gets a Gold Star”

Rodney’s Progress

I am committed to telling my story, warts & all. That means admitting to the tiny, tiny steps that count as progress around here. Rodney’s groundwork has been half-field walks. There is a small hill involved. Otherwise, the loop is short and never out of sight of the barn. It is a ridiculously easy exercise.Continue reading “Rodney’s Progress”

Milton 2.0

How are Milton & I faring with our do over? Very well, thank you. We are doing very little, but I’m very excited about it. His ground-tie is a work in progress. He stays in place but is not immobile. We are at the stage where he moves a hoof, I move it back. HeContinue reading “Milton 2.0”

What Are You Driving At?

Greg (husband): You aren’t doing anything with Milton. I’m going to make him my driving horse. Katherine (me): Have you lost your mind? G: He’s athletic. He’s competitive. He’ll love it. K: Thoroughbreds don’t drive. Have you ever seen a Thoroughbred at a Combined Driving competition? G: Our friend J drove a sleigh throughContinue reading “What Are You Driving At?”

Text Art: W is for Weave Poles

Alphabet 2015 V is for Vest U is for Unguent T is for Tweet S is for Stepping Stone R is for Rodney Q is for Quilt P is for Peppermint O is for Outstanding N is for Nail M is for Mathilda L is for Longe Line K is for Kopertox(R) J is forContinue reading “Text Art: W is for Weave Poles”

Whither Now?

Boot camp is over. Nationals 2015 is done & dusted. What next? Part of my meltdown in Tennessee [Report] came from nerves. I’m nervous before a lesson. I’m nervous before my classes at a show. I’m nervous even thinking about riding my own horses. I am so damn tired of being nervous. Therefore, for aContinue reading “Whither Now?”