Baby Maestro goes boom and other random updates
So two weeks ago from yesterday (why yes I’m behind and also owe you a show recap too!) it was a fairly nice Sunday for a quick flat ride with my friend D who I don’t get to ride with…
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Belated birthdays and busy days
So way back on the 28th of April a certain special needs horse celebrated his 17th birthday and I have failed to blog appropriately! Somehow the horse who no one liked but me has become the favorite of both my…
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April Indoor B Show Recap
So I’m alive and mostly recovered from tax season! I’m not sure I would recommend transitioning straight from working long hours to horse showing but it was a fun weekend regardless of my level of tired being high. I did…
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March Indoor B Show Recap
Wanted to get a recap out of the show I did the weekend before last before I forget details! I decided to try having my trainer school Maestro Friday during the day to see if her preparing him would make…
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Online Yard Sale
Lots of items for sale and more pictures available just let me know. Noble Outfitters All Around Jacket, Size XL, $50 OBO Romfh Sarafina knee patch breeches, 28L, Pewter, excellent condition, $90 OBO Kastel Christine Jacket, Grey & maroon, large,…
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Back into the show ring
After spending March of 2006 through February of 2017 doing almost all my jumping and all my showing on a big chestnut thoroughbred with back issues it’s definitely been a bit of a strange experience working with Maestro. I love…
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All Aboard the Struggle Bus
Long post ahead but lots of media too! So obviously the day after I write a post about how well the chestnut boys are doing I go out at night to clean stalls to find Phoenix on three legs (he…
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Hot Showers and Sharp Teeth
Well for about two weeks now I’ve wondered about two things: Why do I live somewhere that it gets this cold? Why did I think it would be fun to have horses at home and do all their care in…
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Ear Icicles
I have definitely found the learning curve for winter horse care with ponies at home to be much larger than summer. As I mentioned in my last post, Stampede is pretty insistent that I keep him warm and dressing him…
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Pitchfork, Ice, & a Slobbery Stocking
Well the first news is quite sad. After only 6 months of fairly light use my first pitchfork has a fatal injury. He (yes all poo forks are male) was a Christmas gift from my best friend and a starting…
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