Ron’s endurance adventure (Road to Tevis #121)
A few weeks ago I took Ron to the Sesenta Años xpride. We completed the LD on Saturday November 9th. (LD = limited distance. You… Read More »Ron’s endurance adventure (Road to Tevis #121)
How to ride your horse through water (Road to Tevis #120)
A few weeks ago, I rode Ron through water for the first time. It was his first ride over ten miles, and the first time… Read More »How to ride your horse through water (Road to Tevis #120)
Meet Ron the National Show Horse with Personality+
As I explained in my last blog post (read it here: What’s going on with my horses), I’ve been without a horse to condition for… Read More »Meet Ron the National Show Horse with Personality+
What’s going on with my horses (Road to Tevis #119)
I’ve got many blog posts lined up that will take me a long time to do. (Interviews, mainly.) I’ll get there, but in the meantime… Read More »What’s going on with my horses (Road to Tevis #119)
My Tevis Cup Nightmare (Road to Tevis #118)
Last night I woke up sobbing from a terrible dream about Tevis. I guess it had to happen sooner or later. However, I really didn’t… Read More »My Tevis Cup Nightmare (Road to Tevis #118)
This is not science! On surveys, opinions, blogs, and Tevis
Earlier this week, I shared a post in three places on Facebook: My own page, the AERC page, and Endurance Riders America. I will paste… Read More »This is not science! On surveys, opinions, blogs, and Tevis
Bits and bridles on statues, as seen in Madrid
During the week I spent in Madrid this summer I visited the new Galería de las Colecciones Reales (translated as the Royal Collections Gallery). It’s… Read More »Bits and bridles on statues, as seen in Madrid
Summary of 2024 Tevis Cup results (Road to Tevis #117)
I had hoped to ride Tevis 2024, but as it turned out, my life circumstances this past month made it a lucky thing that my… Read More »Summary of 2024 Tevis Cup results (Road to Tevis #117)
Dillon’s first six days (Road to Tevis #116)
Last Monday morning I picked up my new project, a 3/4 Arabian (rest is Quarter Horse) bay gelding called Dillon. Before anyone leaps to conclusions,… Read More »Dillon’s first six days (Road to Tevis #116)
An interview with Bruce Weary (Road to Tevis # 115)
Some time ago, I asked two of the endurance community’s most skilled riders and avid storytellers if they’d be interested in featuring in one of… Read More »An interview with Bruce Weary (Road to Tevis # 115)