Dressage – it’s dancing with your horse. Beautiful fluid movements that not only showcase the athleticism of the horse, but the rider. Dressage saddles are not only comfortable but with padding in certain areas it places your legs where they need to be. When you are first learning any discipline, the length of your stirrupsContinue reading “Saturday evening diary: longer stirrups and some new dancing shoes!”
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Saturday evening diary – Alfie’s body isn’t the only body that has changed.
I have always been a curvaceous adult…let me rephrase that…I have always been a chunky…wait, no, total honesty…I have always been a FAT adult. Like many, I was a skinny child right up until I hit puberty – between hormones and genetics – I was screwed. The weight piled on and deep down I hatedContinue reading “Saturday evening diary – Alfie’s body isn’t the only body that has changed.”
Saturday evening diary – if Alfie wants to trot – we trot!
An absolutely beautiful fall day. I get to the barn and walk past Alfie’s stall where I’ve got his ribbons still proudly displayed, I can’t hide the huge smile on my face. My boy. Oh how far we’ve come. I start walking towards his field, looking at all the beautiful trees changing colors, the airContinue reading “Saturday evening diary – if Alfie wants to trot – we trot!”
Sunday Diary – The Horse Show
Ok, it’s not Sunday, it’s Monday. What an amazing Sunday it was. It was the first horse show held at our barn. It was an in house show where all of my trainers students competed. There were children and adult classes. Several weeks ago I made the bold decision to not only ride Alfie inContinue reading “Sunday Diary – The Horse Show”
Saturday afternoon diary – horse show prep!
Today was my last lesson with Alfie before the horse show tomorrow! And what a day it was. Our lesson went very well. He stood totally still at the mounting block for me. We went through the classes and he is ready. Tomorrow might be a different story. Same barn, same horses he knows butContinue reading “Saturday afternoon diary – horse show prep!”
Sunday Diary – a beautiful crisp fall day spent with Alfie
Fall has arrived. Yesterday, my husband and I went apple picking, it’s a yearly tradition that we both enjoy. We each get a bag to fill. My husband picks apples for baking, and I pick apples for Alfie. Yes, you read that right, I pick an entire bag of apples for Alfie. I took 3Continue reading “Sunday Diary – a beautiful crisp fall day spent with Alfie”
Sunday evening diary – a trail ride, groundwork & cleaning tack.
I’ve gotten used to Sunday’s with Alfie being our “fun day.” Today we had the amazing pleasure of my best gal Heidi riding her horse Cayman. It was only the 2nd time she’s ridden him on the trails and a first time going with Alfie. Our pedestrian chaperones were barn manager Regina and her wifeContinue reading “Sunday evening diary – a trail ride, groundwork & cleaning tack.”
Friday evening diary – a lovely day with my Alfie.
September 11. It’s a hard day to get through for our entire country. We all remember where we were when it happened. This day is always a heavy one on my heart. On September 11, 2002 – one year after tragedy hit our country, my father suffered a stroke, the damage done would lead toContinue reading “Friday evening diary – a lovely day with my Alfie.”
Sunday afternoon diary: another perfect trail ride
Alfie is absolutely loving these trail ride excursions we are taking. Today we enjoyed the company of Regina riding Cayman. Since hitting this little trail with Alfie several weeks ago, I’ve noticed a lot of positive change with Alfie. The biggest is the mounting block. He stands. Like a statue. The last 2 weekends, noContinue reading “Sunday afternoon diary: another perfect trail ride”
Saturday Evening Diary – a lesson out on the trail
What an absolutely picture perfect day. The weather was beautiful today, sunny, around 75 and no humidity. I get to the barn and make the walk up to Alfie’s paddock. As I approach the gate, he picks up his head and sees that it’s me and he comes running over. This has taken over 4Continue reading “Saturday Evening Diary – a lesson out on the trail”
Confessions of an Equestrianoholic 