I owe this one to Pamela Byers, the riding instructor who taught my sons at Gallery Farm when we were in Oklahoma. Pamela had all… Read More »Training idea #9: The bow-tie warm-up exercise, with variations
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)
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)
Simple serpentine exercises appear in traditional dressage (e.g., Second Level Test 2), Cowboy Dressage, Western Dressage, and equitation patterns in all disciplines. I use them… Read More »Training idea #8: Simple serpentine exercises
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)
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
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
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
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
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