Last week, Emma posted about notorious stallions and how a few of them show up in her horse's pedigree. I have grown more and more curious with Thoroughbred pedigrees over the years ... considering I have owned a few off-track characters this shouldn't be surprising. But then, I am not really looking at racing pedigrees … Continue reading Consanguinity
Category: hops
November’s 10 Questions
A great list of questions from L of Viva Carlos, as always! How old is the youngest/greenest horse you’ve ridden? 2. In a round pen. How old is the oldest horse you’ve ridden? Erm, who knows how old the lesson horses I first rode were ... maybe 26-27-ish? Were you scared of horses when you … Continue reading November’s 10 Questions
October Ten Questions
Thank you, L, for asking the fun questions, as always! What do you consider “jumping high” for yourself? 1.15m & up. I honestly don't jump higher than 1.15m anymore and compete much lower right now. What are your short term goals for riding? Do you think you’ll reach them? I primarily ride for fun now, so … Continue reading October Ten Questions
August’s 10 Questions
1. What is your biggest source of caffeine that gets you through the day? (drink, not just brand) COFFEE. Many coffees. 2. Do you honestly think your trainer is the best trainer for you? Right now for me and my current horse, absolutely. For all time, I had that trainer for 15 years, and my … Continue reading August’s 10 Questions
July 10 Questions
Thanks to L. at Viva Carlos for bringing back this fun activity! 1. Do you actually always pick the horse’s feet? Always? Really? Yes. No hoof, no horse. 2. What is the biggest obstacle/reason preventing you from becoming a professional or competing full time with ease? With ease, money. At all, hmm ... good question. … Continue reading July 10 Questions
When a Goal Rematerializes
Last September, you might remember that No Hour Wasted posted a blog hop challenge contest thing about setting and meeting goals. And I dutifully set a goal that was well within reach for me & Eli. And then we got sidelined by snot! Ah, horses. Well, Eli is fully recovered from the tooth extraction & … Continue reading When a Goal Rematerializes
Mostly Uncensored Dating App “Rules” by a Horse Chick, Kind of Seeking a Horse-Tolerant Guy
I had been very gingerly toying with the idea of posting about online dating, mainly for laughs. But Lauren beat me to it with her hilarious, relate-able, and open post on She Moved to Texas! Many aspects of her experience resonated strongly for me, and I even shared with her my "list" of things that … Continue reading Mostly Uncensored Dating App “Rules” by a Horse Chick, Kind of Seeking a Horse-Tolerant Guy
$900 FB Pony Blog Hop: Top 5 Horse Show Essentials
Excluding all the essentials I know I need at a show, like, you know, a saddle, I'm liberally interpreting "need." Amanda wants to know everyone's top 5 horse show essentials. I ride at an h/j barn that brings along pretty much everything for the clients, so my list may look deceptively frivolous to many of … Continue reading $900 FB Pony Blog Hop: Top 5 Horse Show Essentials
Weenie Wednesday: ZBH Equestrian Haiku Blog Hop
I love a good haiku. Thank you, Nicole! Parts of the saddle Pommel, cantle, Saddle Tite Saddle Tite? Yes huh. I love bits so much Kent Farrington's Wall of Bits I squeal like a girl Call the farrier Call the trainer and the vet My horse looks funny We jump all the things Except ditches … Continue reading Weenie Wednesday: ZBH Equestrian Haiku Blog Hop
NHW Blog Hop Challenge
No Hour Wasted, challenge accepted! Tell me about a challenge you set for yourself and accomplished, or set yourself a new challenge and keep us updated! The timing of this hop could not have been better for me--last Saturday my trainer and I discussed adding 3'9" into the mix, so that is the challenge I … Continue reading NHW Blog Hop Challenge
