Nonsense

Isn't it weird. That feeling that you get in your stomach when you get a text that seems so innocent and just a normal "your horse did something dumb" ... But you know it's not? Obviously this could have been much, much worse. But also completely avoidable which is what is so frustrating about it.…

A Little Freedom… And an OTTB Story

"Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity."- Herbert Hoover I finally had a moment of freedom on Saturday. Quick brush job and some orange polos, off we went. Almost a month without a saddle on his back, Brantley was steady and ready to explore. Of…

Holiday Craze

"Winter is a season of recovery and preparation." - Paul Theroux I'd like to think that this is true but as most equestrians right now, seasonal depression is a thing. Put that on top of just regular depression and I battle pressing the call button after dialing a number for a recommended therapist... I'll get…

#horselife

It's been incredible being able to pull on my trainer pants the last few weeks with Amigo... It's reminded me of where I started with B and that first feeling of, "I trust you." Never take that feeling for granted because there is nothing else like it. Although being a little snippy with the other geldings, I…

No Comments

So I just wanted to say that I have been catching up on everyone's posts but for some reason, whether you're WordPress or Blogger, my phone isn't letting me comment on anything! But at least if you're on WordPress, I can click the little "like" star button! Brantley is taking to "winter retirement" quite well.…

Absolute Craziness

Well then... This has been a bit of a hiatus full of craziness. Number one reason for not posting was the lack of computer and WiFi passwords at all of the houses that I've been staying at... Number two reason is well... J... It's hard to stare at a computer screen (that was non-existent anyway)…

Singing and Eventing…

First off, I really think we need to appreciate #equestrianlife tanlines for a moment... I think there was one year that I wore shorts right out of the gate and thought I'd never see my legs this fluorescent again. Well hello there pale skin! Brantley and I had a pretty incredible clinic with Allison Springer…

Course Brook 5.27.18 – Dressage

Being the winner of the warm-up is a real thing. I always laughed when I heard people say it but then, that's exactly what we've become. The key has been to only give myself about 15 minutes to warm-up that way I don't psych myself out and Brantley doesn't think his job is done. Of…

What is this? A Blog Post?

Why do I keep letting it go this long? Instagram to the rescue if you've been following along. We've been kicking butt in the arena minus some saddle fit issues and last weekend was our first schooling trial. And this guy was totally ready to kick some ass. I was mostly worried about dressage but…

And the World Turns…

Oh the weather outside is frightful. Actually, up until yesterday, it has been absolutely gorgeous! Even yesterday wasn't too bad minus the fact that it was so windy that a tractor-trailer rolled over on the Newport Bridge... Just a tad windy. Lots of power outages but luckily not at any of the houses that I'm…