What I should have done was blogged during the crazy blizzard we had while Buckley and I were snowed in at the house across the street from the barn. Just us and maybe 20 horses in a blizzard that made history. I'm so glad I was able to be there and so glad it's over… Continue reading We Made It
Are you there Spring?
Oh boy guys. It's mid-February. There's still snow on the ground. The horses are bored. I am not handling things well. It doesn't look bad in the first picture, but I remember that day being very cold. And then the snow came and hit hard. But it's melting! There's mud. We're getting there. I can… Continue reading Are you there Spring?
One More…
I'm honestly not organized enough to put together an "in review" before we say goodbye to 2025, but I thought I'd get one more post in before midnight rolls around. It was nice to finally put a halter on the boys the past weekend. The ground was still a bit tough but the snow was… Continue reading One More…
The Shortest Day
This is the time of year I fear I will never ride again. I know how ridiculous that sounds. It happens every year. November into December, sometimes through January if the rain is just right and everything freezes over. I don't know what it is though. It's the same every year whether I'm working a… Continue reading The Shortest Day
It’s Getting Colder
The days are continuing to get shorter and colder. I have to remind myself that I've never had much pony time between the end of October and beginning January, but it's still hard. We celebrated our 14 years together with a quick bareback ride around the arena as the sun was setting and the barn… Continue reading It’s Getting Colder
Equine Affaire 2025
I had my opportunity to put some clean pants on and keep my hands clean, somewhat, for a couple days and meet the girls in Massachusetts for our annual trip to Equine Affaire. I dropped off Buckley after morning chores, gave him a smooch on the snoot, and headed up the highway. There's something about… Continue reading Equine Affaire 2025
Closing Out the Season
My worries were laid to rest after an incredible ride the Sunday after our in-hand hike. Normally the boys get the day off after an adventure like that but I needed to make sure Dylan's brain was still intact and we could have a conversation. I found myself with a quiet, willing, and foot perfect… Continue reading Closing Out the Season
Dylan’s Fall Foliage Adventure
It's wild what can happen when you take time away. A whole change of the seasons and the sun setting earlier can really take the rug out right from under you especially when your day to day isn't just to get the barn done. The lack of things on the calendar shouldn't pull the purpose… Continue reading Dylan’s Fall Foliage Adventure
*Tippity Tap*
A few days out of the saddle to nurse my back turned into two weeks when a Nor'easter made its way through New England. I can't say it was terrible and I'm always happy to see rain, but the timing was just annoying to say the least. Or was it actually perfect because I really… Continue reading *Tippity Tap*
10 Days In, One Year Gone
Here we are already, 10 days through October and the holiday season is right around the corner. I still can't believe it's been an entire year since we said our goodbyes to Chevy. 365 days worth of emotions ranging from grateful for the life he lived and devastated for the loss of my best friend.… Continue reading 10 Days In, One Year Gone
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