Everything I am doing wrong (Road to the Tevis Cup, Post # 46)
Everything I’ve been doing wrong that led to us not being ready to do Tevis this year…
Good Samaritans on the Road (to the Tevis Cup, Post # 44)
After Fantazia was pulled at the Wild West Pioneer Ride on Saturday (read about our experiences at Wild West here), I decided to go home… Read More »Good Samaritans on the Road (to the Tevis Cup, Post # 44)
The Wild West Pioneer Ride: Road to the Tevis Cup # 43
The Wild West Pioneer Ride was my last chance to reach the 300-mile rider requirement. It was also my last chance to prove that Fantazia… Read More »The Wild West Pioneer Ride: Road to the Tevis Cup # 43
Update on Fantazia’s progress: Road to the Tevis Cup # 42
A brief update on Fantazia’s progress and my plans for the immediate future.
Road to the Tevis Cup # 40: Update on Fantazia’s soundness
My last post about Fantazia was all about identifying her mysterious injury. She had come up slightly lame in the right hind at the Cuyama… Read More »Road to the Tevis Cup # 40: Update on Fantazia’s soundness
Road to the Tevis Cup # 39: The many advantages of ponying your horse
Some of the reasons to pony your horse, and some tips on how to safely do so, with many pictures and videos.
Road to the Tevis Cup # 38: Identifying Fantazia’s mysterious injury
On March 27th, the third day of the Cuyama Oaks xpride (and our second), Fantazia came up lame. Or, as Dr. Nicholson put it, she… Read More »Road to the Tevis Cup # 38: Identifying Fantazia’s mysterious injury
Road to the Tevis Cup Post #26: Our longest ride yet
Our longest ride yet was 20.5 miles, on a gorgeous day.
Road to the Tevis Cup Post #25: Riding through the fog
I spent much of New Year’s eve riding through the fog of low clouds (low being 2500-3100 feet). Eerie, beautiful, cold, and loads of fun
Road to the Tevis Cup Post #23: My Christmas Present (and Happy Holidays!)
When I fed Fantazia this morning (it’s December 24th, Christmas Eve–albeit quite late, even for Pacific time), I found a typical horse-owner’s Christmas surprise: Of… Read More »Road to the Tevis Cup Post #23: My Christmas Present (and Happy Holidays!)