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)
Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, 2021
It’s been two years since my last time at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show. (See my post about the 2021 Nationals).… Read More »Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, 2021
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
Training idea # 7: Spiral exercises to do at the lope, canter, jog, or trot
I use spirals all the time when I’m doing arena work. I sometimes even do them on the trail, or before an endurance ride, to… Read More »Training idea # 7: Spiral exercises to do at the lope, canter, jog, or trot
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
My podcast with Equestrian Adventuresses
About a month ago, Ute Tonia from Equestrian Adventuresses contacted me about doing a podcast. She had read some of my Road to the Tevis… Read More »My podcast with Equestrian Adventuresses