One in the saddle, one on the ground
Tis the soggiest time of year, when I have ample time to ride…and the winds are gusting and the sky is dumping and the heated blankets sing a siren’s song. I’m reading plenty of books, selling off spare tack, and pondering the upcoming year. Several of my friends like to choose words for the year, […]
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Whew, what a week! I feel I got the mild version of a trip to the AERC National Championships, not that it’s a bad thing. A heck of a lot happened, but folks are healing and horses look fantastic from all accounts, so it was a successful trip for many including us. Packing for this […]
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I had a much different post drafted last week, before the Tevis 2024 ride got underway. It was a much more navel gazey post, mostly focused on my own goals and process. I happen to know at least one of the riders involved in the incidents I’ll be including below, so I’m going to attempt […]
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The transition back to the home front after an endurance ride is often the bumpiest part, life narrows to the essentials at ride camp and opens back up to the pressing needs of every day life once the rig is parked in the driveway again. The lure of a long, hot shower and the comfortable […]
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Well, for a ride that wasn’t even on my radar until about mid-April, our first expedition to Still Prineville definitely qualified as endurance! I’m super happy with where Tarma and I are at, in how well we’re flowing together. We’re at the spot where I can decide two weeks before a ride to enter, and […]
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I’m writing this up before I collapse and there’s a lot here, so buckle up! Upfront I want to thank every single volunteer, from the ride manager on down, for how cheerful and helpful and encouraging they all were all weekend. Having those radio folks out on the trail keeping track of you is such […]
Read MoreI always like to wait a few days to do my official ride write up. This gives me time to stop groaning every time I get up, clean out the rig, and really see how Tarma is doing after we’re back home. Today she had a chiropractic appointment with the ever lovely Dr. Sammons of […]
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The true measure of endurance for me isn’t just completing on time, or having the vet declare my horse fit to continue at the end of a long day. It’s the week after, especially the first few days after you get home. Do they stiffen up? Look off in any way? Dip any weight? Do […]
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I know I’ve shouted my thanks on Facebook already, but a huge thanks has to be repeated for everything that went into getting me & almost 200 other riders on beautiful, expertly marked trails on Mt Adams last weekend! The stars aligning & all the hard work & effort put in was astounding, & now […]
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On the loose 