When I have been able to ride Eli, he has been tense and reactive. Although to be honest, it's mostly from not being able to ride him very much due to, you guessed it, weather and work. This is typical Winter Eli. Yesterday evening, Winter Eli was in full force. The drizzle wasn't helping. Started … Continue reading Winter Eli and Work Pants
Author: Karen M
Weenie Wednesday: Still Here!
Apologies for the lack of posts, but work priorities come before blog priorities. My dog and my horse are good! Not much to update this week, actually, which seems like a positive trend. It's still winter here, meaning damp and cold. Thursday looks reasonable, but that gradually descends into crap again this weekend. Not good … Continue reading Weenie Wednesday: Still Here!
More Cantering
When Eli is really fresh (which is a lot lately), it's easier just to let him canter around both ways a few times until I feel him accepting my leg and listening. It makes trotting slightly less bonkers. I basically turn into a human longe line. He never tries to go anywhere when I'm on … Continue reading More Cantering
Weenie Wednesday: Check Up
Conrad went back to the vet on Monday, for his senior wellness check up, vaccinations, and a reassessment of two (possibly lipomas) growths -- one on his belly and one behind his right shoulder. His check up went well and he is in good health! He does get stressed at the vet, but other than … Continue reading Weenie Wednesday: Check Up
A Break in the Weather
Things have finally dried out enough around here that I was able to ride my horse TWO WHOLE DAYS IN A ROW. Eli was slightly fresh both days, but not too unmanageable. Last night, especially, the left lead canter showed up as a flashing neon WEAKNESS. Ugh. Sorry, Eli. So we have that to get … Continue reading A Break in the Weather
Best In Blue Equestrian Hickstead Belt Review
When given the opportunity to try the Best In Blue Equestrian Hickstead belt, I jumped on it because here was a very popular style of belt at a very affordable price point. I was especially curious about the quality. Once I got the belt in hand, I wore it almost immediately -- at least, as … Continue reading Best In Blue Equestrian Hickstead Belt Review
Weenie Wednesday: Happy New Year!
Anatomy of a cold day:
Christmas Review II & Leg Update
I think Eli's RH has had enough rest and treatment that I am not so worried about it anymore. The swelling gradually went down to almost nothing. And of course once the swelling went down, I was able to find a tiny nick in the area from where the swelling seemed to originate. Seems normal … Continue reading Christmas Review II & Leg Update
Holiday Reading List
Not so strangely enough, I am an avid reader. However, I do SO MUCH reading at work that pleasure reading has been winnowed down to reading half a page in bed before passing out and losing my place. But then I had SEVEN days off in a row! Don't worry, I still haven't finished anything … Continue reading Holiday Reading List
That GIF Name Game (Is This Now A Blog Hop?)
Hillary's GIF name game turns out to be pretty fun and spooky accurate. And I think maybe Amanda invented it? I don't know, but it's funny. Eli's a bit of a grump generally... That expression is his factory default setting unless you are showering him with treats. Eli has his barn/show name AND his JC … Continue reading That GIF Name Game (Is This Now A Blog Hop?)
