Driving Thursday Switching in a hurry from driving to riding makes Alvin mad. The only time I have felt Alvin threaten to mutiny was at a Dixie Cup show when our riding classes immediately followed his driving class. In numerous shows, Alvin drove first and then was ridden a few classes later. He was fine.Continue reading “Sudden Switch”
Category Archives: Horse Behavior
Sand Colic?
We continue to pursue the shadowy NQR in Milton. Our latest effort is a week-long treatment for sand colic. We don’t have sand or even sandy soil. OTOH, Milton is big on picking up every last iota of feed. I have no doubt he ingests a lot of dirt. Perhaps there is a component thatContinue reading “Sand Colic?”
It Takes A Village
Riding Rodney is a group endeavor. Due to issues, I have have never ridden him without Greg in attendance. Time to change that. Did Rodney like it? Not so much. We lasted 8 minutes. Downside Tension from the rider? No. I could be deluding myself. Would not be the first time nor the first riderContinue reading “It Takes A Village”
We Spooked. We Survived.
T is for Tape. If you are joining me from Blogging A To Z, welcome! Since the blog is already daily, with topics for each day [About: Schedule], there is no specific A To Z theme. I may even skip a few letters. Gasp. Clutch the pearls. The goal for this year is less crazy,Continue reading “We Spooked. We Survived.”
This Is Why I Am Paranoid Around The Barn
Saddle Seat Wednesday P is for a healthy concern for safety, not an obsession, not at all. If you are joining me from Blogging A To Z, welcome! Since the blog is already daily, with topics for each day [About: Schedule], there is no specific A To Z theme. I may even skip a fewContinue reading “This Is Why I Am Paranoid Around The Barn”
Milton’s Overtime
O is for Overtime. If you are joining me from Blogging A To Z, welcome! Since the blog is already daily, with topics for each day [About: Schedule], there is no specific A To Z theme. I may even skip a few letters. Gasp. Clutch the pearls. The goal for this year is less crazy,Continue reading “Milton’s Overtime”
The Bratitude Increases
N is for Not Again. If you are joining me from Blogging A To Z, welcome! Since the blog is already daily, with topics for each day [About: Schedule], there is no specific A To Z theme. I may even skip a few letters. Gasp. Clutch the pearls. The goal for this year is lessContinue reading “The Bratitude Increases”