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The state of my horses (Bringing the mares in from pasture)

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... Hopefully won't happen with Dillon, upon whom the star horse is clearly based.

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! (the tevils trail on Gaia)

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 in art

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

2024 Tevis Cup Results: Molly Poirier and Little Joe on the hanging bridge

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

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 Waery. Here Bruce is riding Trooper

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)

Riders on the beach at Montana de Oro state park. I did my first rider option this year there

My first Rider Option at Montana de Oro (Road to Tevis #114)

On Saturday I chose not to continue after the first big loop at Montana de Oro. It was my first Rider Option. As of this… Read More »My first Rider Option at Montana de Oro (Road to Tevis #114)

Testing one of my felted wool saddle pads. I ended up trimming the back so that it ends closer to the skirt.

How to make felted wool saddle pads

Three years ago I ordered three yards of 60″ wide 1/2 inch felted wool (“eco-felt”) from The Felt Company. The bad news is that wool… Read More »How to make felted wool saddle pads

River's first pull was at chache Creek. This was the beautiful day before!

River’s first pull at Cache Creek Ridge (Road to Tevis #113)

I was hoping to give her a perfect completion record, but no such luck. River’s first pull was at Cache Creek Ridge last Saturday. There… Read More »River’s first pull at Cache Creek Ridge (Road to Tevis #113)