On the loose

One in the saddle, one on the ground

horseback riding

  • So many questions

    I’m a terrible blogger, but here’s something that’s been floating around many of the horse blogs I read. Actually stolen from Haiku Farm! 1.   Why horses? Why not a sane sport, like soccer or softball or curling? There are so many facets to this answer, starting with “it’s in the blood” and constant early exposure… Read more

  • Namesake

    Lately it feels as if I’m paralleling my namesake, Jamethiel, more than ever, in terms of the level of crazy this year has held. (For those who don’t know, I’m named for the main character in a beautiful, convoluted, complicated, epic fantasy series The Chronicles of the Kencyrath. The author makes George RR Martin seem… Read more

  • In which I fall in love, again! Read more

  • Embarressing ride story!

    As requested, a good reminder of what not to do! Read more

  • Mr. 2Spooky

    In which old mistakes are corrected! Read more

  • All of the sunshine!

    First solo ride! Read more

  • Yesterday

    Heading forward, somehow, not quite sure which way though! Read more

  • Sore, sweaty, tired

    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… Read more