Monthly Archives: May 2012

Lessons, saddles & Chris tries riding!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Mel

I had a lesson last night, it was good. We worked on more uphill balance for much more of the lesson. I’m working on learning what the new balance feels like, so that I can reproduce it. I rode in … Continue reading →

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Bah humbug, the new saddle isn’t fitting all that well

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Mel

So, I got the new saddle a few months ago. Blogged in December. I was a bit worried it was almost too narrow, but it seemed to settle down a bit, as new saddles do. It is comfortable for me, … Continue reading →

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Fix-a-Test!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mel

Today I want over to ride a Fix-a-Test at Looking Glass Farm. I need more test practice and improvement in riding a whole test. Not to mention, there is the nerves part of the equation. Even knowing that Alison Head … Continue reading →

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Chalk it up to experience

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Mel

Not so great this weekend at the show. Nothing terrible, but nothing great, but a 6th place ribbon yesterday. Toady, not so good, in fact, it was just not a good test. First a lovely picture from yesterday. Which was … Continue reading →

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The Terrible Twos are not species specific!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mel

So, Neuf is a big, mature looking 2 year old. He’s also a bit of a bully. He’s not so respectful of space, he’s awfully quick to go to the “make me” answer of a request. His default “I don’t … Continue reading →

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