I have really funny friends, and sometimes we have amusing conversations. And sometimes the culmination of such conversations result in: You know how it is. We are all trying really hard not to suck. Some may try harder than others, and some are in different places in their journey of trying not to suck. And … Continue reading Procrastination
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Am I Supposed to Change?
There is some math in the back of my mind, and I considered discussing it in this post ... but I hate math. So we'll skip BMIs and what percentage a rider's weight should be of a horse's weight for a safe and comfortable ride for both. I am within the acceptable range in both … Continue reading Am I Supposed to Change?
Ice Days
While I did not see as much ice at my house as some other areas of town, driving to the barn was out of the question on Tuesday because the main road I take there had iced-over bridges. Work texted to say the library would be closed. This meant spending all day with Conrad. And … Continue reading Ice Days
Weenie Wednesday: Fog
Earlier this week, we had some fog. It rolled in Sunday night and by Monday night it was actually the thickest fog I have ever driven in. On rural county roads. With no shoulders. Or striping. Visibility was about 10 yards unless there was an oncoming car then it was like just swerve away from … Continue reading Weenie Wednesday: Fog
Starving the Shade
You really can't live in the Western world today and not suffer in some way from anxiety. What American is not anxious about something, if not multiple somethings? (For example ... the opioid crisis, gun violence, international terrorism, domestic terrorism, failing transportation infrastructure, racism, lead in the water of not just Flint but many American … Continue reading Starving the Shade
‘Fess Up
I have an equestrian question for anyone willing to 'fess up. What's the weirdest thing you've repurposed as a direct result of riding or working with horses? I am not talking about the Target cashier's glare inspired by your basket of Desitin, Preparation H, Duct tape, zip ties, and a case of Apricot Lacroix ... … Continue reading ‘Fess Up
More Bit Geek Stuff
Many thanks, everyone who commented on the French Link post -- I am generally and genuinely interested in equestrian terminology and always find answers to a question about term usage illuminating. Along these same lines, I could again ask questions about what you call certain types of bits, so I will. I will leave these … Continue reading More Bit Geek Stuff
Good Rides, Bad Eyes
Thankfully, I had a lovely hack on Eli on Tuesday evening. It kind of made my whole week, right there. Like, hey, we're not that out of sync and I need just to remember how to ride him--no cruise control on horses, duh. Somehow the weather provided just enough rain at the barn to make … Continue reading Good Rides, Bad Eyes
Riding with Uncertainty
A more accurate title of this post would be "riding whilst uncertain about something outside of riding that could affect my riding." But that's too long. I'm going for a little practicality here. Anyone getting on a horse is probably comfortable with a moderate amount of uncertainty (or just stupid, either way) because of the … Continue reading Riding with Uncertainty
Gaslight
Have you seen the movie? The one where a husband gradually wears down his wife's sanity by telling her small lies and convincing her she's just hearing and seeing things that aren't there? If not, watch it. If so, then perhaps you can appreciate this: You can't gaslight me on fence height. Hillary's post on … Continue reading Gaslight
