Monthly Archives: July 2011

Olney Farm Horse Trials – Hot, hot, hot!

First of all, I need to start with saying “kudos” to the staff at Olney Farm making sure that all horses and riders who competed on Sunday were safe and well hydrated. They had water and ice for horses and … Continue reading

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Loch Moy Success for Mary Macklin and Beast!

Saturday morning I got up early to feed both my barn and my landlord’s barn before heading out to weekend two of the Loch Moy horse trials. Mary was riding Beast in the mare’s first Intermediate and I wanted to … Continue reading

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Ducks

Yes ducks. About a month ago, Hobson’s Choice acquired two white domesticated ducks. Not sure if they came with names but I’ve been calling them Gus and Duck 2. Gus was the name of our duck back in college. Anyway, … Continue reading

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Dressage and Derby Days

Last Saturday I spent all day over at Sharon White’s for her annual JUMP! Derby. I had a bunch of Reddemeade students showing in the morning and then Hannah and Taylor tackled the Training course that evening. The Reddemeade crew … Continue reading

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Summer Blues

Most people look forward to the summer. Summer vacations. Pool days. Trips to the beach, etc. Right now though I think the only ones at my barn enjoying the summer are the horses. They’re all on vacations while the day … Continue reading

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