Winter?
So it’s been a really nice unseasonably warm weekend for November in Michigan. I ended up working too late Wednesday night so I didn’t get to take a lesson and there was a clinic at the barn this weekend, so…
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Phoenix
New saddle!
I sent the Butet off to get repaneled yesterday. They estimated 3 weeks. I didn’t realize how attached I was til I had to put the saddle in a box! I did learn that it is covered by home owners…
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Tired!
I don’t think I’ve recovered from Phoenix being sick yet. I’ve been working overtime and going to see the boys every night. Not to mention my road trip to Columbus last weekend and the New Albany Classic (which was awesome…
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Poop problems
Just wanted to provide a quick update. My banamine test with Stampede was inconclusive. He went well on the flat one night, but was fairly up and spooky, so that may have made him seem happier since I needed less…
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Lazy week, hives, and Trifecta
Stampede had a few days off after the horse show. I got on him Thursday night and walked for a long time and did a little trotting. He had his first full flat ride since the show yesterday, and we…
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Up and down
So I did get out of jury duty for the rest of the period, so that’s good. We also passed the two year anniversary of when Phoenix came back to me. I’m so thankful to have that furry old man…
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Too busy
I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to post. I had a lesson on Tuesday where Stampy was really lazy. We had a long break before we jumped since the people jumping lower go first. I think he was just…
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Riding Photos and more
I finally had a great ride on Stampede Thursday night. I had the dressage whip out so we were going forward. We also practiced our counter canter since medal finals are in two weeks (eek!). He held his lead and…
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Saddle Stories
Well since Hillary at Equestrian at Hart has been talking about her saddle search, I thought I’d join in and share my saddle woes as well. Until I got Stampede my saddle searches were simple – find a saddle that fits me…
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First Video – The boys rolling
Okay, now that I know how, I bring you my handsome furboys rolling in the dirt. Stampede is on the left, Phoenix on the right. Phoenix always makes sure to get both sides. 🙂