Tag: outdoors
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The ground didn’t feel right for a horse today with our recent freeze/thaw temperatures, even with boots, so I skipped hauling out to ride. I…
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As I sat in my truck, waiting for the big diesel engine to warm up enough to haul to the barn, I hmmed and haaad…
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On some days Tarma is sweet and smart and relatively chill, riding out on the buckle and easy. Today she had a different feeling, so…
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Yesterday I joined several other OET (Oregon Equestrian Trails) members in some vigerous leaf raking, followed by an excellent but too quick solo trail ride.…
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At one point during today’s mostly successful trail ride, I had to take off my jacket as I was so hot. In November! I say…
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I finally rode my horse again this Sunday, but maybe I could have chosen a better day than Halloween to break our dry spell. We…
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At long last, I was able to join the wonderful group of folks my trainer gathers around for the last horse camping trip of the…
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I chickened out of riding Friday and Saturday due to the first soaking rain of the season rolling in. The big, welcome storm showing itself…
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Today was off to a questionable start, though it ended wonderfully enough. There was a loose horse outside Tarma’s fence when I hiked out to…
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First off, my mantra for the weekend was “Thank you Sarah”, as this trip wouldn’t have been possible without her along. She was also totally…