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”
Category Archives: Western
Crosstacking
Work: PM heat therapy & short grooming Evaluation: Cold weather puts him in a mood. Some days it’s better to just walk and come back tomorrow. Went to a Western used tack sale and bought two wool saddlepads: A Navajo-style plaid and a inch-thick felt. Rodney appears to enjoy warm over cold. He loves hisContinue reading “Crosstacking”
Cowboy Inspiration
Work: day off. Again. I spent the day at my state’s Horse Fair, a winter festival of lectures, demonstrations, and association booths. I learned: 1) There is a whole parallel western world of which I know nothing. 2) Western riding is looking more and more like dressage: balanced seat, legs underneath the body, legs inContinue reading “Cowboy Inspiration”
Virtual Brush Box 