This lush Spring is beautiful, and last night the oppressive weather broke, without terrible storms. The morning was cooler, and pleasant for outdoor work. I have decided to wait until the stitches are out of my nose before I ride. Bart is particularly enjoying the break. Michael’s help during the week, moving screenings (small rock) […]

It has been a horribly hot week, and the rural internet has been impossibly slow, so my blogging has wilted, along with much ambition. Fans are up, and night turnout is the accepted routine. Horses like routine, so the change from day to night turnout can take a little time, but this sudden heat seems

Saturday in Omaha was exhausting. When horse showing, just the adrenaline wears me out. As I stand in the gate, waiting to ride the course, my heart slams and I get a good cardio workout. Especially going first horse of the day in the ring, being “the pathfinder”, as I was on Saturday. The track

The second half of the Old Ladies Horse Showing adventure was stymied by computer issues, which I addressed when I returned. Then, I was so tired I couldn’t blog, and THEN my brother Michael visited, so I have waited until Wednesday to catch up. At present, I am in the dermatologist’s office for what might

I am tired and cranky and need to sleep for an early morning tomorrow. I am first in the order for tomorrow’s Adult Jumper Speed class. So just a few things about today. We watched Vaulting, which was way cooler than we expected! I took Bart for a couple of walks and rode him in