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Never thought I’d see the day
So I’ve officially ridden in the new dressage saddle for a few weeks now, and I have to say – I never thought I’d see the day I’d not only have a dressage saddle on Amber, but that I’d also ever even OWN a… Continue Reading “Never thought I’d see the day”
A vacation from my vacation
It is needed. We are all so tired and sore haha. But it was so worth it! We went out on the Colorado River and had a great time with the jet skis, the river was perfectly cold for the crazy hot day; and… Continue Reading “A vacation from my vacation”
Bribery for the food-loving horse
Usually, I am not into bribery. I dislike always giving horses cookies for things. I would like a horse to go into the trailer, stand still tied, do the work they were asked, or mostly anything else because I asked them to do so.… Continue Reading “Bribery for the food-loving horse”
How Equestrians Can Get An Even Tan
Alternate titles: How To Be a Bad Horse Owner What You Shouldn’t Do – And Yet We Do It Anyway Or At Least – How Equestrians Can Achieve A Shorts Tan It’s Really All About How To Get A Leg Tan #1. Have an… Continue Reading “How Equestrians Can Get An Even Tan”
Pendulum
Amber has been doing well – or at least, I think she’s doing well haha. I’m not expecting miracles about how quickly she’s progressing, but as with all progress she swings up and down. I started her at 10 minutes hand walking on the… Continue Reading “Pendulum”
Home at last
It was certainly stressful having Amber away and at the vet’s, but once I saw her Thursday I was relieved and happy that she was doing well. I couldn’t get up there to see her on Friday since I worked all of their visiting… Continue Reading “Home at last”
Figuring a few things out
This weekend was a bit of an odd one. I didn’t do much and it went by too fast, but that’s generally how it goes, right? lol. Saturday morning was a bit tense because it seemed Choco was having a few problems. She was… Continue Reading “Figuring a few things out”
A weekend in pictures
And not very many of them at that lol. But I’m having serious horse show withdrawals even though I only watched the live stream. I got to watch dressage at work, woke up to watch cross country, and rode before stadium. It was a… Continue Reading “A weekend in pictures”
Rest and relaxation
This weekend was definitely nice to rest and relax. I actually forgot that Friday was Amber’s birthday – she officially turned 8! I can’t believe she’s 8 already. Such a grown up girl! So, I made sure she at least got a really delicious… Continue Reading “Rest and relaxation”
No news is good news
Well, it’s been quiet around here. Amber’s abscess is now almost completely gone. There’s maybe still a pinky nail sized spot that’s healing over, but the swelling in the surrounding tissue has dissipated and I can put her noseband back on 3 instead of… Continue Reading “No news is good news”
Best Bday weekend ever
I usually don’t do much for my birthday, but my birthday was on Friday and I was ready to complete my 10 hr shift, but was actually able to leave early at 12:30! Yes! So I headed straight to the house to have a… Continue Reading “Best Bday weekend ever”
Easter Weekend
Was a blast. I was able to hang out with family and friends and it was an all around good time. I had actually wanted to post Friday, but our internet crapped out on Wednesday, and we were unable to get a technician over… Continue Reading “Easter Weekend”
Wrong week to stop sniffing glue
I have been saying that quote the whole weekend. And about 5 times since I came into work this morning. It never fails to amuse. Which is the point because I feel like I’ve been smelling new carpet/carpet glue for MONTHS now. Part of… Continue Reading “Wrong week to stop sniffing glue”
The weekend from hell
This title of course has nothing to do with Amber. Unless it’s me selling a kidney due to vet bills but thankfully, nothing horse-related went wrong this weekend. No, this was a specifically non-horsey weekend. The news I was going to tell you guys… Continue Reading “The weekend from hell”
It actually rained
Can you believe it? It actually rained in the desert. And it was a really lovely weekend. Because of my long work days Thursday and Friday I couldn’t ride, I made sure to ride Saturday and Sunday. Amber was looking a bit upset again… Continue Reading “It actually rained”
The wind-ridden uneventful
Especially this weekend (and today really), this meme is my spirit animal right now. My parents are gone for the week in NC visiting my grandma, so I’ve got the horses. The winds were horrible Thursday to Saturday, and Friday night was especially bad.… Continue Reading “The wind-ridden uneventful”
Whisper goes english
The three day weekend was nice, but now it’s time again to get back to it. The wind was absolutely atrocious over the weekend – my lesson that I was supposed to have Monday morning got cancelled, our barbecue was blown over and subsequently… Continue Reading “Whisper goes english”
NSHA V show part 2
Sunday dawned sunny but chilly. North wind had blown in through the night and the breeze stayed around through the morning. Amber didn’t have her usual tantrum, no doubt learning from Saturday that she wasn’t going anyway but definitely not happy that Whisper was leaving. Whisper… Continue Reading “NSHA V show part 2”
NSHA V show part 1
First show of the season! Thursday was our last prep ride at home. I felt pretty confident with her paces, and then decided to test a few of her rusty buttons. She surprisingly responded with no more than an “oh sure, I remember that”… Continue Reading “NSHA V show part 1”
The no-prep weekend
I remembered today that I was actually supposed to use last weekend as a prep for Whisper but uhh….I completely forgot that there’s a horse show this coming weekend lol. But I’ll make sure to ride these next few days, and even with a… Continue Reading “The no-prep weekend”
The wild one
This weekend was a lot a fun. I rode Amber on Saturday, and tried out our new piece of equipment: a hackamore! Amber actually seems to like this better than the halter. I feel that it’s because it leaves her chin alone, and the… Continue Reading “The wild one”
Easy weekends
So, I am a wimp. I really didn’t ride this weekend. It was only 50 during the day with a cold north wind coming in. Which like…I know 50 is warm for you guys. I’m just….a delicate flower haha! Totally joking but after it being mid-high… Continue Reading “Easy weekends”
The special one
Amber is special. In many ways. Cute, adorable ways. And not so adorable ways. Because her face just kept swelling until nearly the whole right side of her face looked like she’d been bitten by a poisonous snake. Okay, maybe not that bad, but… Continue Reading “The special one”
A few new happenings
I do usually do a weekend recap on Mondays, but when you basically do nothing on Friday, nothing on the weekend and then nothing also happens on Monday, I uh……don’t think anyone really wants to read that haha. But I did have something different happen this… Continue Reading “A few new happenings”
Hello 2018!
It’s officially the 2nd day of 2018, and unfortunately, the end of my time off as well. But Amber and I are enjoying the fine weather, and hanging out! While she’s not sure what to do in turn out, I can tell she enjoys… Continue Reading “Hello 2018!”
Weekend recap: jump lesson
So Friday after dropping Amber off at the vet, I headed ten minutes down the street to Trainer G’s place. I was able to ride Liam again, which was a blast but he REALLY made me work for it that day. It was because… Continue Reading “Weekend recap: jump lesson”
Weekend Recap: the vet visit
So, I’m sorry, guys. I totally left you hanging for the weekend. Truth is since Thursday morning I’ve been going nonstop and there really has been no time for blogging, so I’m going to try to catch up with next week. As I mentioned… Continue Reading “Weekend Recap: the vet visit”
Chillin out
Which means two things – Saturday and Sunday were super chill days, and I had to chill out after Saturday lol. I think we all get there a lot – what is wrong with my horse and why won’t they tell me what’s wrong… Continue Reading “Chillin out”
When the wind blows
Everything away, including my lesson. I was very disappointed. The lady did have Sunday open, but by the time we rushed in the car to drive up there because the wind had died down….. It started back up again. So the lesson was cancelled,… Continue Reading “When the wind blows”
Weekend Recap and NaBloPoMo
There’s really not too much to recap in horsey terms. I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving! My Thanksgiving was good, especially with my little niece. There was great food, good company and we had an all around good time. What was… Continue Reading “Weekend Recap and NaBloPoMo”
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