End-of-year summary, 2021: Road to the Tevis Cup #61
The most important part of my end-of-year summary for 2021 is that Fantazia and I might still be on the road to the Tevis Cup.… Read More »End-of-year summary, 2021: Road to the Tevis Cup #61
The Cayuse endurance ride (Road to Tevis # 60)
Last weekend Fantazia and I earned our third AERC 50 mile ride completion (on top of four 50 mile WDRA completions last spring) at the… Read More »The Cayuse endurance ride (Road to Tevis # 60)
All I want for Christmas: A horse owner’s wish list (Road to Tevis 59)
There is no way I could fit everything horse-related I’d like for Christmas in one blog. Supposing I could remember it! But I need to… Read More »All I want for Christmas: A horse owner’s wish list (Road to Tevis 59)
The Sesenta Años pioneer ride (Road to Tevis # 58)
With the Sesenta Años pioneer ride (xpride description), I finally feel that Fantazia and I really could be on the Road to the Tevis Cup.… Read More »The Sesenta Años pioneer ride (Road to Tevis # 58)
Riding in for Lunch at Cass Winery (Road to Tevis #57)
On my first long ride in Paso Robles last month, I decided riding in for lunch at Cass Winery would be a good idea. On… Read More »Riding in for Lunch at Cass Winery (Road to Tevis #57)
13 months make a huge difference: Road to Tevis # 56
With all that’s happened this past year, it’s been difficult for me to keep track of events. When I stop to think, nothing feels like… Read More »13 months make a huge difference: Road to Tevis # 56
The Quicksilver Fall Classic Endurance Ride: Road to the Tevis Cup #55
Last weekend Fantazia and I attempted another 50 at the Quicksilver Fall Classic endurance ride. Overall, a great experience, but once again we failed to… Read More »The Quicksilver Fall Classic Endurance Ride: Road to the Tevis Cup #55
Endurance training while the Rest of Life is Happening: Road to Tevis # 54
This Saturday (October 2) Fantazia and I are going to do the 50 at the Quicksilver Fall Classic. It will be our first ride since… Read More »Endurance training while the Rest of Life is Happening: Road to Tevis # 54
Riding steep hills to increase fitness: Road to the Tevis Cup Post #53
Fantazia and I always do a lot of climbing, because that’s the nature of living in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. (See my post… Read More »Riding steep hills to increase fitness: Road to the Tevis Cup Post #53
The advantages of ground-tying: Road to the Tevis Cup # 52
The advantages of ground-tying are many. When you ride out on the trail (as we all do in endurance), it’s a wonderful skill for a… Read More »The advantages of ground-tying: Road to the Tevis Cup # 52