My horse became the smelly kid this winter. I’m embarrassed, but I might as well own it. I am a disciplined groomer. But with the unusually long and intense winter and the copious mud, she became a dusty smelly fur-ball. Exhibit A: I coat her legs in poultice at the slightest hint of heat. It gives […]
Growing up in Florida, I very rarely wore gloves. I would throw on a lightweight pair for horse-shows only. I couldn’t stand them. My blistered hands wanted glove love, but I felt so far from the bit when wearing them. Over the last five years living in the Arctic North Mid-Atlantic, I’m learning to tolerate them. This winter […]
This may not look like much. But it took two-and-a-half years, several vet bills, sleepless nights, and lots of tears to get here. Prior to this moment, the last time we rode a centerline to a judge was November 2011. I haven’t been taking lessons, but I felt it was time for an independent third party […]
Lots going on in the Capital Cow-house. Stay tuned. In the meantime, we’ve had dressage on the brain. And we are praying for spring. After a very wintry day and two successful dressage tests, here’s a new seasonal recipe. Your horse won’t complain if the Easter bunny hides these at the barn… Dressage Nests […]
I have a confession to make: I love sparkle. Yes, I was called a tom-boy growing up. My nails have a permanent dirt line. And I’m happiest outside, preferably sweaty and covered in animal hair. But a little glitter never hurt anybody. For my birthday last year, my husband bought me a pair of spurs with […]
Memorizing a dressage test, or anything for that matter, was so much easier when I was little. And even then, I can’t say I didn’t get lost every now and then. I’m sure I’m not the only one. March 30th will be our first show in a very long time. I’m getting started early. While […]
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