Last weekend someone (I think it was a Helly, but not sure) introduced me to someone else saying something like “Jessica was aiming for the… Read More »The long road to Tevis runs through Laurel Mountain — again
In my last blog post about River, I said that the Eastern Mojave xp ride was up next. (Read River completed a 50-mile ride with… Read More »When you can’t make it to an endurance ride (You can’t always get what you want)
Right after I committed to riding the race in 2027, I started trying to track down people who had completed the Mongol Derby. My purpose… Read More »Smiling through the pain! Grace Netter’s Mongol Derby experience
River completed a 50-mile endurance ride on Day 3 of Fire Mountain on January 18th. With new shoes designed to allow her old corn to… Read More »River completed a 50-mile ride with new shoes to protect her heels
Although I have a few experiences catch riding in endurance (riding an unfamiliar horse at an endurance ride), last weekend was the first time I… Read More »Catch riding in endurance: Training for the Gaucho & Mongol Derby
Happy holidays everyone! A quick update on River, who had me worried after we had to pull at Sesenta Años six weeks ago. I was… Read More »Update on River: She’s muddy but sound (and endurance is tough!)
Since its inception over 15 years ago, the Mongol Derby has gained fame as the world’s toughest horse race. Each year, applicants from around the… Read More »How to enter the Mongol Derby: What being accepted actually involves
I am going to ride in the Mongol Derby 2027, a 1,000 km horse race across the Mongolian steppe! Last month I received and accepted… Read More »Mongol Derby 2027: Entering the world’s toughest horse race
I had a great time at Sesenta Años last weekend despite having yet another issue with River. Full disclosure: I made the drive and started… Read More »Yet another issue with River (but I had a great time at Sesenta Años)
Three months ago, I asked about weaning a foal at five months on the Equine Wellness and Nutrition group on Facebook. (Read my post and… Read More »Best time to wean a foal? When it’s convenient