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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Cute Ponies
I had my lesson Saturday, Stampede was so slow! I’ve decided to start flatting him with a dressage whip just to get him more responsive again. I rode Phoenix today and had a good time as usual. Now some pictures!…
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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. 🙂
Random Catchup
My week of riding has been so-so. Monday I had a jumping school with Stampy. My forgetting to use leg came back to haunt me on my hunter course so I kept missing the spot on the in of my…
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Silly Stampy
Rode Stampede last night. I really didn’t feel like doing ring work, so we went out in the field alone. He could see the horses in the arena, but was alone in the field. I was very proud of him…
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Fly Spray
I’ve been playing with different fly sprays lately. I usually make my own – 1 cup skin so soft, 2 cups vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 Tbs Eucalyptus oil, and 1 tsp citronella oil. It works fine, but requires a lot of…
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Sunday Ride
Yesterday I rode Phoenix. He was surprisingly energetic for the amount of heat. I’m so tired of it being hot out! I have a lesson tonight and the high today is 96, ick! Anyways, rode Phoenix over in the small…
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Leg funk
With Stampede it’s a constant battle with scabby nastiness on his hind legs below the ankles. Some of the scabby spots have been there for years. I’ve tried tons of topical treatments, I even had the scabs tested earlier this year….
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Stampede Part 3 and a new bit
So we moved to our current barn a few years ago now. Stampede was immediately more relaxed there just stepping off the trailer. With the help of my trainer I’d say he is a fairly solid horse for me. His…
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