Category Archives: Horses

What happened?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by praysehim

I attended my first riding clinic with Wendy Murdoch the first weekend in November. I had not planned to attend. I’m still trying to process what happened. This clinic gave me more to think about than any other clinic I’ve … Continue reading →

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ITREC Sunday

Posted on November 14, 2012 by praysehim

Sunday followed Saturday. No surprise there. This was a new day and a chance to finish the ITREC series. This would be the last competitive trail ride of the year. It would also be a day I’d get to ride … Continue reading →

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ITREC October 27

Posted on October 30, 2012 by praysehim

As I think back on the weekend, I believe the tone was set two days before when we had the sudden change in temperature. Wednesday’s mid-80’s gave way to rain and upper 40’s on Thursday. The cold weather had all … Continue reading →

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Checklist ITREC October

Posted on October 26, 2012 by praysehim

Checklist: Something blue for both days. Smartwool™ socks Cuddleduds™ – can I even get my jeans on over the long johns? Gloves – which ones are warm enough but still let me have some ‘feel’ of the reins? Coat – … Continue reading →

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Fall in Iowa

Posted on October 20, 2012 by praysehim

My husband, Steve, sent me this link in an email. I love the video because it captures Iowa pretty much from searching for escaped livestock on horseback to cowboys who need a little more practice. No, I have not ever … Continue reading →

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If I have to, I guess…

Posted on October 11, 2012 by praysehim

I didn’t really feel like riding tonight. It was windy–again–and the temperature must have dropped at least 10 degrees since I went outside at lunchtime. The wind and cool temperatures would make for a “fresh” Scamper. What do I mean … Continue reading →

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Another Adventure with Izzy

Posted on October 1, 2012 by praysehim

Here’s a very short video of Izzy’s adventure at the New Virginia Saddle Club show earlier this month. I have to give kudos to the folks at New Virginia. They made it very easy for newcomers to join and treated … Continue reading →

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Safety First!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by praysehim

When my nephew, Shane, was younger every time I rode in vehicle with him, he would tell everyone to buckle our seat belts. “Safety first!” he’d say.  Shane’s words echoed in my mind tonight when I rode my trusty stead, … Continue reading →

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Once a Year

Posted on September 13, 2012 by praysehim

Last Saturday we loaded up all three horses and our 12 year old neighbor and headed south to New Virginia Saddle Club show. It was going to be a show of firsts: the first horse show for Izzy,  the first … Continue reading →

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ITREC – Sept 2, 2012 Did she really say that?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by praysehim

I woke up early on Sunday, got dressed and headed out to feed Scamper so he could have his grain before we had to leave for Camp Wesley Woods. As I walked outside, I was enthralled at the beauty of … Continue reading →

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