Monthly Archives: January 2012

Barbara was dragging today (her words, not mine) and was expecting a hard ride on PJ – he just has a big trot that she’s not used to.  She was pleasantly surprised to find him responsive and his trot didn’t … Continue reading →

I’m feeling very guilty right now.  PJ went awesome today.  Even yesterday, I noticed he was more into the right rein.  What does that tell me?  That he needed his teeth done!  That he’s been in pain all of this … Continue reading →

That’s all I ask.  Is that too much?  Okay, I know you are a boy and boys have trouble paying attention, and I know you’re not yet 7 years old and that’s young, but come on!  Stop looking out every … Continue reading →

Okay….Really it was just equine dentist time.  He came for PJ, Ransom, and my old horse, Fletcher. PJ’s teeth were fine.  Some sharp points but nothing that would lead to the contact problems I’ve been having, so I now have … Continue reading →

Barbara showed up for my lesson in jeans instead of breeches.  She had come straight from Zumba class and was not up for getting on a horse.  No biggy except PJ was behind my leg.  To try to get PJ … Continue reading →

Now I know that Barbara has years of experience dealing with unruly, hyper, and strong just-OTTB and other horses.  But I was still nervous that she was getting on PJ, who had been very nuts (for him) on Sunday.  Many … Continue reading →

Today I had to deal with something I haven’t in a long time – years even – snow falling off the roof!  About every half hour, a little snow would fall off either the barn or indoor roof.  The first … Continue reading →

Barbara got on PJ again before I rode.  She said he was much improved since the last time.  Of course, the last time was only Tuesday with a WoSW thrown in the middle.  But, I still think it’s a good … Continue reading →

Today became WoSW due to a busy work schedule on Wednesday.  I think I mentioned the book I’m reading about how to ride back friendly – both for the horse and us humans.  The book does not recommend holding onto … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s ride was not great.  PJ was forward but chewing the bit and not in a good way.  When I told Barbara about it, she asked, “Was he forward or energetic?”  Okay, so maybe he was energetic more than classically … Continue reading →