When we left off last week, I'd just experienced two weeks of sleep away camp at The Ranch. I had a good time, everyone seemed welcoming, so I was happy. Away from The Ranch, I decided to take more serious riding lessons. I'd been having fun at the foxhunting barn, but for various reasons I wanted to leave, the main one being I wasn't[...]
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I've never done a BlogHop, but this seemed fun. Thank you That Red Mare! 1. Mares or Geldings? Why? I love mares! I feel like I get along very well with them, and I love my two mares. Although my gelding is pretty cute too... So now I'm having second thoughts. But given two equal horses, I would pick the mare. 2. Green-broke or F[...]
Naturally I am behind nearly everyone in regards to my jumping knowledge, but I just learned something that is so surprising to me that I must share. To give appropriate credit, I just bought "The American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System" presented by Bernie Traurig, and this is mentioned in the introduction DVD. I think everyone kn[...]
I decided to start a new posting series where I talk about all my horse memories from the times of old. Although really what happened was that I was trying to come up with a catchy rhyming title, and then I thought of Memory Monday, and thought, I should do something on every Monday! So, gather around, my friends, for many stories of st[...]
Berry is evolving quickly. She really flourishes with constant riding and attention. So I thought it appropriate to announce the great things she's done over the last week. The first one: She got clipped for the first time. At least I think it was the first time, I don't know if they clip on the track. She was an angel and did not care a[...]
I spent the last day of nice weather out hiking. At least it was a nice hike with good company! We went down the riverside trail first. It had many rocks to scramble over, and went right along the river at points, giving a great view. Someone had attempted to take their baby carriage down it, but turned back - A wise decision. We[...]
I had my lesson on Tuesday, and it was pretty amazing. She was either super worn out still from the poker ride, or she really is just getting better. It was a good time to have a long boring talk about our relationship! (except it wasn't boring, it was amazing!) I'm having trouble remembering who's blog I saw this on, and it is really bo[...]
Deep in the overgrown pasture, the feral pony lived a quiet life. He was small enough to live unnoticed by the humans, and nearly unnoticed by the other horses. He learned stealth. He was able to sneak up to the horse's hay, and munch away for several minutes before the horses would take notice. Even then, he learned he could ignore the p[...]
Time for the weekend recap! Saturday was gorgeous, I just wish it didn't mean that winter is coming. We went to visit a relatively new winery near us. But Sunday was the really good part. I took Berry to a poker run, and it was so much fun! It was hosted by Sandstone Farm in Millwood, VA, and they did an excellent job running it. S[...]
You may be thinking, why is Courtney doing yet another movie review? She must have no life to write about. And you would be right! I have nearly nothing of interest going on, but I probably will next week, so perhaps check back then, you know, if you feel like it... and you're not too busy... But onward to the movie! (Small note: I[...]