• Equestrian Lifestyle
    • Culture
    • Equestrian Style
      • Riding Style
      • Equestrian Care
    • Books
    • Movies
    • My Life
    • Opinion
  • History
    • Equestrians
    • Breeds
  • Horse Care
    • Farm Life
  • Travel
    • Trail Rides
    • Trail Rides
    • South America
    • Europe
    • USA
    • International
  • An Equestrian Life

  • Riding
    • Clinic
    • Horse Shows
    • Lessons
    • F#
  • Reviews
    • Books
    • Movies
    • Horse Tack
  • About

An Equestrian Life

My Life
/
February 9, 2016

Non-horse Activites

For a horse blog, there’s been very little actual horse content here recently. I find this frustrating, but the truth is, I just haven’t really done anything with my horses. They get fed, stalled, blanketed, and the farrier came recently, but other than that, they just hang out in their field. Both the field and the arena still have snow, and both are kind of mushy. I’m afraid of sliding down my hills, or punching a hole in my arena. I suppose I do still have the option of taking some lessons, but really, that’s just pure laziness on my part. The trailer is sinking into the mud and I feel like it would require a rescue operation to get it out.

trailer sinking in mud

A very close representation to how the trailer looks now.

You may be wondering why I park my trailer in the mud. In my defense, it wasn’t mud when I parked it there. Also, it is literally the only flat area of my land, with the exception of the arena and the barn, but the trailer would never make it to either of those places due to the hilly mud slick it would have to traverse to get there. And I’d never be able to get it out when I wanted to use it. So now it will sit in the mud, slowly being absorbed, until one day, it will have sank in so deeply, I’ll be able to park my brand spankin’ new trailer on top of it (because by then, I’ll probably have one).

So instead of horse things, I’ve been doing horrible other things. I’ve already talked about working out, but other things I do include walking around the strip of country towns. Dave likes to visit the local bakery in particular.

and I like kicking trash cans, so it all works out perfectly.

and I like kicking trash cans, so it all works out perfectly.

We also had a gift certificate, so we actually went to a restaurant. Dave abandoned me during the meal though, so I was forced to create an alternate dinner companion.

"Yes, I would like the unlimited pasta bowl please. Limited time only?? This is an outrage!"

“Yes, I would like the unlimited pasta bowl please. Limited time only?? This is an outrage!”

And then I spent some time doing website things, as indicated by the fact that I am writing this on a different website.

On a related note, Dave has convinced me to hold some kind of contest to celebrate my new domain, because he loves contests. He is a computer guy, so he hosts computer-parts give aways. I am going to do it, but I’m trying to figure out if I should do gift cards (to smartpak, or dover, or nordstrom), or an actual item. Dave is trying to convince me into an actual item, but I’m having trouble deciding what it would be. Maybe some Aztec Diamond breeches?! I like the flexibility of a gift card, but Dave thinks that would be impersonal.  If you have a preference, let me know below! Once I have a good prize, I’ll be setting it up.

Share

You May Also Like

May 7, 2018

2018 Spring Gold Cup

January 28, 2016

The Gym is in My Future

November 16, 2017

I’m Off to Germany!

Previous Post
Establishing the Workout Routine
Next Post
The Time Berry Got Stuck on a Fence
Hi There, I’m

Hi There, I’m

Courtney

Driven by curiosity about everything in the horse world - the history, the breeds, the cultures. Wanting to spend my life seeking adventure with horses. Is this you, too? Let's discover together.

Equine TimeLine

The Ultimate Horse Tracking and History Application

Join now to become a Foundation Member.

EquineTimeLine.com

Plan Your Next Riding Adventure

horse trail ride in France

Horse Riding Holiday in the Heart of the Chantilly Region, France

horses galloping through an open field in the UK

Valley Trail Riding in England

scenic view of montana from horseback

Ranch Vacation in Montana

horses in a line going through a field in Spain

Dressage Jumping Hacking in Spain

aerial view of polish riding stable for trips

Jumping Training in Poland

Blog Topics

My Horse Stu

All Things Riding

History

Lifestyle

Travel

Categories

The Latest Video

The Latest Video The Latest Video

Stu is being haunted by the dog he lives with.

Subscribe to My Channel

Equestrian Vlog

Equestrian Vlog Equestrian Vlog

Stu is such a big silly!

Follow Along for equestrian humor

Recent Posts

  • small girl learning how to ride on a pony

    The Riding Jumpsuit

    August 29, 2025
  • geysir thermal area

    Iceland, The Golden Circle

    August 25, 2025
  • horse galloping away in a pasture

    Equine TimeLine

    August 22, 2025

Some of my links may contain affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no charge to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for clicking them as it helps support this site!

Did you know I'm a photographer?! Not just any photographer, but award winning. Offering portraits, wedding and commercial work.

Check out my work.

  • Home
  • About
  • Affiliate Disclosure

Copyright © 2025 An Equestrian Life. All Rights Reserved.Site Powered by Pix & Hue.