My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
I got my Christmas present early: a day warm enough to ride in just a fleece sweater. There’s just a hint of snow left — mostly slush — and the sun felt warm on my face. Zelda reminded me that she was still wearing a full winter coat, so we took a walk and enjoyed […]
Read MoreToday the high was nearly 40. That’s a nice contrast to the -10 that I woke up to on Sunday morning. Between the frigid weather, the blizzard and a nasty cold I was starting to forget that snow and horses can also be fun. Since rain is predicted for Friday, getting a few rides in […]
Read MoreI am in awe of my friends who have kept up their riding this winter. I see photos of them in the snow and I shiver — it’s hard for me to ride when it’s less than 20 degrees so instead, I’ve been hibernating in front of the fireplace and dreaming of spring. Or maybe […]
Read MoreThursday it was nearly 60 degrees. Yesterday, we had about six inches of snow. Today it was in the high 30s and all that pristine white snow called to me. It was a perfect day to ride. Zelda and I stayed out of the woods — there was still a lot of snow […]
Read MoreLast week I was in Florida for several days on business. After the frigid weather we’ve had here, it was nice to feel some warmth. I was ready for winter to be over. I came back in the midst of a storm. It was bad enough to delay my trip for a day. I was […]
Read MoreOne perfect day. That’s all I got. Between the weather (bitter cold) and my pneumonia (tired) riding has been nigh on impossible. Sunday, though, was perfection. It was about 30 degrees (so 33 degrees warmer than Saturday morning), sunny and there was no wind. It was so lovely out I had to ride twice. Probably […]
Read MoreAlthough it’s hard to believe, it is now 2014! I wish I could say that I have resolutions ready, but I’ve been sick for the past 10 days and mostly my wish is to feel better! It’s amazing how you take your health for granted, until you don’t have it. A trip to the Doctor […]
Read MoreWe had our first big snow storm of the winter this weekend and I was so glad that I’d pulled the horses’ shoes already. No hassle about having the “wrong” shoes on and dealing with snow-packed hooves or slippery conditions. I saw a friend last week who was fretting over the fact that her farrier […]
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