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)
Training idea #9: The bow-tie warm-up exercise, with variations
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
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)
Training idea #8: Simple serpentine exercises
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
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