Love, Hate and Hay (6/20/10)

I’m the first to admit that I have a love/hate relationship with hay. I love the fact that it smells so good, and the sound of my horses munching on it, particularly on a cold winter’s night. I hate the fact that I’m allergic to the stuff, and that when I handle it, I...

Speed bumps along the best-laid path (6/18/10)

Yesterday, after two days of being out of town for work, I decided I’d take my bike solo and head to the Clarence Bike Path. Stopped to pick up a tube repair kit, a little bag for my keys and cell phone, and a portable pump. I didn’t have the requisite tools so (yes,...

Busy several days! (6/15/10)

Hello, hello! <knocking> Is anyone out there? The last few days have been crazy busy and I’ve neglected posting. Ace’s eyelid is finally starting to look less traumatized. My vet told me to keep riding him, so that’s what I’m doing. I decided to take Ned out for...

Two-for-one emergency vet call (6/8/10)

A little back story here … About a year and a half ago, my dear friend Kathy Calanni discovered that she had cancer. She was terribly ill and having difficulty taking care of her four horses, so friends (who lived closer to her) were doing their best to stop over and...

Still on course! (6/7/10)

Friday was muggy and hot but I took Ace for a very fast hill workout in the morning. Just five miles but we did it in 30 minutes, largely to outrun the flies as the human brain behind the operation forgot to liberally fly spray Ace and the little buggers are brutal...