Calm, Forward, Straight

Looks like we're on for our trip to my trainer's this weekend - yea! When I went down to the barn this evening the mystery swelling ...

While the farrier was working on Val yesterday, we noticed that his left hind was filled in; fetlock and ankle a bit swollen, and there is s...

Still waiting for the heat and humidity to subside here - it has been unbearable. Feeling so sorry for the horses, standing around sweating ...

So, exciting news... last night I got the nicest surprise - Grey Horse Matters has honored me with this illustrious award, which I absolut...

 It's been another grueling week. When it wasn't too hot or humid to ride, it was pouring rain. Had a touch of heatstroke on Wednes...

So you know those outrageously giant horse flies.. the ones as big as your thumb? The ones that must hurt like mad when they bite because ev...

Well I was only two days into my barn owner / landlord role and what happens? I arrived at the barn for evening feeding at about 5:30. As I ...

Well, despite some serious incompetence - (for example, less than twenty four hours before closing we discovered the wrong parcel number on ...

Despite the closing on my farmette being delayed until next Tuesday, I'm moving ahead with improvements, namely a new full sized arena. ...

Having a (hellishly) irritating day? (lawyers... neighbors burning toxic trash... frustrating clients) My prescription is to head straight f...