Category Archives: Horses

Texan in Tokyo, Blog & Books

Referral Saturday Japan in general and Tokyo in particular fascinate me. When I found Texan in Tokyo by Grace Buchele Minta, I read all her posts, bought the three books then out, and began drumming my fingers waiting for her to write more. Part of the appeal is her writing and her honesty: I (still)Continue reading “Texan in Tokyo, Blog & Books”

Motivational Words

Saddle Seat Wednesday   The world contains many inspirational coaching messages: “Win one for the Gipper.” Knute Rockne Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Special Olympics Motto “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky What do we get? Don’t suck. #ilovemycoach ThankContinue reading “Motivational Words”

Progress: July 2016

Progress report for last month. Goal: Put halters on both horses twice a day. [Summer Plan] Plus: Success. As possible. Some days I wasn’t around [MTCC]. Some days, I was physically present, but mentally absent, i.e. after an up-and-back, one-day Tennessee jaunt [Sidelines]. There were only one or two days when I said FTS entirely.Continue reading “Progress: July 2016”

Polo Wraps Giveaway

Up for grabs, the polo wraps I used yesterday. Given my ability to imagine disaster, I am a boots-instead-of-wraps kinda gal (wrap comes loose, horse steps on end, leg stops moving, rest of horse does not …). Therefore, I will not be using these. To spread the love, the first person to squeak gets choice.Continue reading “Polo Wraps Giveaway”