Milton Meets Butt Brakes

Driving Thursday Aside from the gorgeous horse and handsome driver, the significant part of this picture is the strap in the back. When going downhill, the breeching keeps the cart from running up on the horse. Saddlebred harness does not have this. They do not expect to be going up hill and down dale. IfContinue reading “Milton Meets Butt Brakes”

New Equipment: Bit & Pieces

Milton’s new driving bit, to replace the one borrowed from Coach Kate [With Great Bit Comes Great Responsibility] Shorter shanks and a gentler mouthpiece. More pants. Previous pants [Shopping Spree] were too small. How did I end up with a waistsize bigger than my inseam? In my defense, I like a loose fit. Previous pants didContinue reading “New Equipment: Bit & Pieces”

Guest Post: It’s Let’s-Wear-A-Helmet Day!

When I feel like a vox crying in a helmetless wilderness, I always know there is one person on my side. Been There, Done That and I have been horsing together for, well, enough time to have the stories to show for it. (Really, my eyes weren’t covered for that long, and the road wasContinue reading “Guest Post: It’s Let’s-Wear-A-Helmet Day!”