Because of a heavy travel schedule, I went three weeks in March without riding my own horses. I hate that! Fortunately, I have Melissa, to manage my horses for me during my frequent absences. Consequently, my horses are slick, fit and tuned up, so when I am home, I can ride to my heart’s desire. (I know, I’m spoiled—but I’ve earned it.) Rich has been riding Eddie regularly, … [Read more...]
March 2018 Horse Report
On the Road Although I’ve gotten plenty of ride time in the past few weeks, very little of it has been on my own horses. Fortunately for me, Melissa and Rich are keeping the ponies going. When I am working at expos, I usually borrow a horse to ride in my demos and this month I’ve enjoyed riding two horses that I know. In Pennsylvania, I rode Smoke, a gorgeous champagne … [Read more...]
February 2018 Horse Report
Never a dull moment with horses! Dually has had a little set back and is on stall rest for a bit. He’s 18 years old now, 54 in human years, and as some of us well know, we don’t bounce like we used to at that age! He’s getting some good therapy and I am hopeful we will get back to light riding soon. In the meantime, my little mare Annie is getting more workout than she … [Read more...]
January 2018 Horse Report
The winter months are creeping by, but still, my winter riding goals are not yet fully formed. With my little mare Annie, my plan was to learn the basic movements of Garrocha—pole dancing with a horse! Her compact and athletic build makes little circles easy and ducking under that pole on a short horse just seems like it would work better. But alas, I am having great … [Read more...]
