Oct 8, 2010 | Patti's Blog
Some days can only be saved by a good ride. There are a number of things lately that have left me in a state of kerfuffle, as I like to say. Out of sorts might be a better way of putting it. We put an elderly horse down last week, rather than see him face another...
Sep 13, 2010 | Patti's Blog
Not too long ago, a friend and I were talking about the upcoming WEG ride. She remarked to me about “the level of horsemanship” it takes to compete at this level, and I must admit that I found myself cocking my head and biting my lip about the (likely unintended)...
Sep 8, 2010 | Patti's Blog
I’ve said more than once that getting to the ride is really the hardest part. Not just for all of the horse and rider preparation, but perhaps because we have a truck that one could kindly call “Old Unreliable.” Arriving at Gene and Dale’s in what I hope is...
Aug 29, 2010 | Patti's Blog
… pre-enter all three of your competition horses in the same Competitive Trail Ride, and watch the fun begin. Ace has been struggling with stone bruising and abscesses in his front feet since completing the very rocky Ride Between The Rivers a few weeks ago without...
Aug 26, 2010 | Patti's Blog
… from a lengthy coma. Truth be told, I was never much of a dressage queen, even when it was the primary type of riding I did. Too chunky, too willing to settle for “good enough”, too averse to wearing white breeches or gloves. That said, I’ve really neglected my...
Aug 23, 2010 | Patti's Blog
We had a weekend visit from Natty, a friend from Canada (and a “booger” for those of you who know the reference) and her new husband, Jeff, as they were interested to come to our home conditioning trails at Allegany State Park to do a conditioning RUN (yes, on their...
