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Conquering the bank
For anyone who hasn't seen this on another site...
I have a fear of up-banks out of water...thanks to Sprite flipping us over one during an XC schooling going on 2 years ago at this point. They still provoke a lot of anxiety and we've been working hard to overcome this.
Well, this weekend at Fair Hill, I think we made good progress...
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Rest Well, Sunny pony
Last night I got off work right on time, and was psyched about getting out to the barn to do both boys' trot sets...and still make it home at a decent hour. But, when I got to the barn, and saw the aisle lights on with no boarders cars around, I thought something must be up - confirmed by the fact that when I walked into the barn, there was a pile ( Read more... ) -
And just so we don't leave anyone out...
Surfie, going Training at Sporting Days ( Read more... ) -
Quick Aiken Update
Greetings from Aiken, where it is COLD. Today I ran xc wearing a down parka over my vest...snazzy...at least it was pink :) Ponies tails were freezing after they went through the water ( Read more... ) -
The Boys are Famous :)
Julia's book came out this week - and I just finished it this morning. It was fabulous...and I'm not just saying that since a good chunk of it is about Surfie and Huey. Seriously...everyone should go out and buy a copy of Finding My Distance (by Julia Wendell) for some good winter horsey reading. Here's the website about the book (where you can ( Read more... ) -
Old Man, your vacation is over
Huey had his first off-the-farm field trip in almost 9 months yesterday. Just a little dressage show, but still...it felt awesome to be back on the old man! He marched right on the trailer...and when we got to the show he was completely laid back, hanging out tied to the trailer. He was a bit of a spaz waiting to go in the ring...bouncing up and ( Read more... )
