Monthly Archives: January 2013

Yesterday was definitely a better day, weather wise, than we’ve been having, but I still wasn’t all that motivated to ride.  I got to the barn dressed to ride.  I pulled out wraps and my saddle pad and other equipment … Continue reading →

Yes, I rode today (with a high of 21 deg).  I had a lesson that it was only a half-hour, but it was a great half-hour.  Yes, PJ’s tendency is to slow down instead of rush, but gone are the … Continue reading →

I was supposed to watch Bridget ride PJ at around noon today but work got in the way and I cancelled.  I was unhappy about having to miss watching PJ go, but I was more upset that I wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

Okay, so it’s REALLY cold today.  My WeatherBug is saying it’s 18 deg, and yes, I didn’t let that stop me from having a lesson.  When I got to the barn, Barbara was giving the across-the-street-neighbor kids a lesson in … Continue reading →

First, let me apologize for the lack of posts.  My lessons with PJ have been going great, so I really didn’t think I had much insight to impart to you, my readers.  But I think explaining the good may be … Continue reading →

I wasn’t feeling great today – I think I’m fighting off a cold or something.  But I didn’t want  PJ to have a day off and it was warm and it won’t remain warm…. But, I really didn’t want to … Continue reading →

I hope you all got to enjoy this wonderful weather.  PJ and I worked for about 20 minutes (he was great) in the outside ring and then went for a very short hack.  It was too muddy to go for … Continue reading →

Overall, the show went well.  But I just can’t get him to go at shows as well as he goes at home and that makes me disappointed.  That probably will just take time.  Here’s how our day went… I was … Continue reading →

I love how horse friends look out for each other – at least around here.  At horse shows I don’t ever see anyone being mean to a fellow competitor or doing anything to sabotage their ride.  In fact, usually people … Continue reading →

…But that doesn’t mean I can’t teach him to come when called, right?  Tik’s clinic inspired me that I could do this.  PJ’s not bad when I go to get him from his pasture.  He stands there and waits for … Continue reading →