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Saturday Afternoon Diary – a challenging lesson, a reminder that horses will continue to challenge…always

This picture was taken after our lesson, and after my trainer Kari rode him for a little schooling lesson. Alfie has always been a challenging horse to ride. Not challenging in a dangerous way, challenging in a stubborn way. I remember when I first got him, I would watch my teacher ride him and heContinue reading “Saturday Afternoon Diary – a challenging lesson, a reminder that horses will continue to challenge…always”

Sunday Diary – is summer over yet??

Goofy photo from yesterday 🤣🤣🤣 No riding today, the weather was so incredibly unpleasant. I spent the day feeding Alfie (to his delight) and I gave Martini and Ziggy luxurious bubble baths. This morning when I got to the barn our fantastic barn manager Regina couldn’t wait to tell me about the continuing saga ofContinue reading “Sunday Diary – is summer over yet??”

Saturday Afternoon Diary…bugs, heat, crankiness, a luxurious bubble bath and new shoes!

Talk about a full day for Alfie. I arrived at the barn and gathered up all of Alfie’s winter blankets for the cleaning service. I then broke up a brick of hydro hay and made his lunch. As I’m walking up to his field to get him, the sun is blazing and here comes theContinue reading “Saturday Afternoon Diary…bugs, heat, crankiness, a luxurious bubble bath and new shoes!”