What’s in my horse trailer?
Before I talk about what’s in my horse trailer, I should warn you that I’ve got a relatively primitive set-up. I use the old Featherlite… Read More »What’s in my horse trailer?
Always check under the hood for rodents! (Road to Tevis #94)
Last Sunday Jazz and I started on a road trip I’ve been planning for months. The plan for Day 1 was simple. I’d get everything… Read More »Always check under the hood for rodents! (Road to Tevis #94)
Road to Tevis #36: Benefits of using a heart rate monitor
Yesterday Fantazia and I came back earlier than planned from the Cuyama Oaks xpride. There are so many things to write about, and I will… Read More »Road to Tevis #36: Benefits of using a heart rate monitor
The best way to carry a phone while riding: Road to Tevis Post #32
I’ve been meaning to blog about the best way to carry a phone while riding a horse for a long time now. Then my Road… Read More »The best way to carry a phone while riding: Road to Tevis Post #32
Dealing with aches and pains from horseback riding: Road to Tevis #27
Dealing with the aches and pains of horseback riding is not at all specific to training for the Tevis Cup. Most riders at some point… Read More »Dealing with aches and pains from horseback riding: Road to Tevis #27
The Road to the Tevis Cup, Post #12: Feeding an anxious horse
When I bought Fantazia, Jenna told me all she knew about her. Mostly, it was good. The only real problem Jenna had experienced was keeping… Read More »The Road to the Tevis Cup, Post #12: Feeding an anxious horse
The Road to the Tevis Cup, Post #8: What to do about a broken rein
Fantazia and I finally got back on the trail today, after a few weeks of first heat and then smoke from the fires. I ride… Read More »The Road to the Tevis Cup, Post #8: What to do about a broken rein
Trail etiquette: Do’s and don’ts of riding outside the arena
There are fairly clear-cut customs or rules for riding inside an arena (see my blog post on Arena Etiquette). But what about riding outside an… Read More »Trail etiquette: Do’s and don’ts of riding outside the arena
Equine bone maturity: When can I start training a horse?
When can I start training a horse? (or variants such as when can I ride my horse? how young is too young?) is one of… Read More »Equine bone maturity: When can I start training a horse?