I read this article on Eventing Nation this morning and felt like I should share it on my blog, since not everyone reads EN. Just a warning, it will make you angry and disgusted, but hopefully more aware. It is very much worth reading.
http://eventingnation.com/home/protecting-precious-cargo-event-horses-death-exposes-illegal-hauler/
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Finals suck
Sorry guys, I'm just now getting to Day 2 of the 30 day challenge :( Exams start tomorrow and things have been hectic the past couple of weeks as the semester winds down. The question for day 2 is: Your most intense/exciting moment at a show
Hmm I would have to say that this honor goes to Limerick, though it really wasn't his fault. We were warming up for dressage at the KHP 2 years ago when all of the sudden, this horse on the edge of the warm up ring freaked out and dumped its rider. Said horse then turned and took off like a bat out of hell, of course choosing to run straight at me and Limmers. Limerick, trying to save both of us (or prolly just himself - let's be real) from certain peril, launched himself out of the way while simultaneously throwing his head/neck up in the air and smacking me in the face. So that's how I got a bloody and very sore nose at my first ever event ;)
Two of my favorite pictures of us, just because:
Hmm I would have to say that this honor goes to Limerick, though it really wasn't his fault. We were warming up for dressage at the KHP 2 years ago when all of the sudden, this horse on the edge of the warm up ring freaked out and dumped its rider. Said horse then turned and took off like a bat out of hell, of course choosing to run straight at me and Limmers. Limerick, trying to save both of us (or prolly just himself - let's be real) from certain peril, launched himself out of the way while simultaneously throwing his head/neck up in the air and smacking me in the face. So that's how I got a bloody and very sore nose at my first ever event ;)
Two of my favorite pictures of us, just because:
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| My last ride on him |
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| And because it's almost Christmas :) |
Friday, November 28, 2014
My first 30-day challenge!
Day 1: your first horse show
Unfortunately, I don't have a very good memory of my first horse show. I know it was kind of hunter-y and I distinctly remember hating every minute of it... so it was my first and last horse show for 10+ years. I was probably around 7 years old and it took place at the barn where I lessoned and kept my pony. I have two ribbons, one blue and one white, to show for it, though I really couldn't tell you how I got them.
Therefore, I'm gonna pretend that I participated in my first show at the ripe old age of 19. It was right at the beginning of my second year of college, at Lakeside show grounds. I had Limerick at the time, our partnership was relatively new, and man did he show his true colors. He was a complete shit head, for lack of a better term ;) I couldn't even warm him up the first night we were there because he was a total nutcase and I was a huge weanie. Eventually, someone got on him for me and worked him out of his stupidity, which luckily never resurfaced at that show but would come back to haunt us when we started eventing the following summer.
I'm ashamed to admit this, but my weanie-ness meat that we did a couple of poles classes. Yes, we trotted over poles on the ground... gives you an idea of how far I've come in just two years! Not only did I completely change disciplines, but I have a different horse and we're about to move up to novice :) I unfortunately seem to have deleted all pictures from the show, but here are a few:
Unfortunately, I don't have a very good memory of my first horse show. I know it was kind of hunter-y and I distinctly remember hating every minute of it... so it was my first and last horse show for 10+ years. I was probably around 7 years old and it took place at the barn where I lessoned and kept my pony. I have two ribbons, one blue and one white, to show for it, though I really couldn't tell you how I got them.
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| tbt to my pony days |
Therefore, I'm gonna pretend that I participated in my first show at the ripe old age of 19. It was right at the beginning of my second year of college, at Lakeside show grounds. I had Limerick at the time, our partnership was relatively new, and man did he show his true colors. He was a complete shit head, for lack of a better term ;) I couldn't even warm him up the first night we were there because he was a total nutcase and I was a huge weanie. Eventually, someone got on him for me and worked him out of his stupidity, which luckily never resurfaced at that show but would come back to haunt us when we started eventing the following summer.
I'm ashamed to admit this, but my weanie-ness meat that we did a couple of poles classes. Yes, we trotted over poles on the ground... gives you an idea of how far I've come in just two years! Not only did I completely change disciplines, but I have a different horse and we're about to move up to novice :) I unfortunately seem to have deleted all pictures from the show, but here are a few:
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| We got like 2x this many because we stayed for a whole weekend and did a million classes |
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| and just because I don't think I've ever posted a picture of my old pony, Tye Dye. Pretty stinkin' cute |
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Jump lesson!
We had a great jump lesson this morning with S! She's always so positive, fun, and really good at instilling confidence over fences. We did a couple of different courses and the biggest thing I learned was that I need to ride in my jump saddle more... I've been trying to focus so much on dressage that I ride in my jump saddle maybe every two weeks, possibly less. This meant that approximately 5 minutes into my lesson, my legs were screaming in protestation.
Regardless, it was really rewarding and I can't believe how far we've come! I used to be scared to jump baby x's... now it's pretty rare for me to feel any anxiety about jumping because I trust Tim SO much. I'd say he's worth keeping around and he definitely deserved his own blog title ;) S was kind enough to take some videos, so here ya go:
Regardless, it was really rewarding and I can't believe how far we've come! I used to be scared to jump baby x's... now it's pretty rare for me to feel any anxiety about jumping because I trust Tim SO much. I'd say he's worth keeping around and he definitely deserved his own blog title ;) S was kind enough to take some videos, so here ya go:
You can tell we were really struggling with arguably the easiest jump on the course (the last one) =/ he kept diving right at the last second and just would not stay on the line I wanted him on
Definitely the best! This one pretty much felt perfect
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Training ride!
Today, I went out to watch J, dressage trainer extraordinaire, ride Timmers and whip his butt into dressage-y shape. I decided to take my camera along, since I can rarely resist inundating you all with pictures ;)
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| I realized I never posted pictures of my loaner!! It's not exactly sparkling clean, but gorgeous regardless |
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| Completely in love |
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| HOLY STRETCH |
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| Future dressage horse |
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| and again.. who knew he was willing to stretch like that |
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Maclay Finals 2014!
I can pretty much sum up today with this: man, do I appreciate equitation. It's absolutely amazing what these kids can do with their horses. Such finesse and control! I'd really like to give it a go some day, once I get to the level where eventing scares me to death. Tori Colvin and Patrick won - he is a seriously sexy horse! Have some pictures :)
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| Ouch. |
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| Sexy paint |
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| PING! |
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| Sexy horse #2 |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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| Sexy horse #3 - Tori Colvin and Patrick, this year's champions |
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