Brady and Hamster Attempt a Balancing Act I have been working with Hamster over gymnastics. I got the idea from Jimmy Wofford, who taught a series of four clinics at the Equine Affaire. I went to three out of the … Continued
The Battle of The Bulge… This is about the battle of the bulge, but let me clarify; even though the saddle is starting to make his butt look big, (don’t tell him I said that or he might whine), this … Continued
Hamster has been improving greatly. Now he canters both ways. You might even say willingly! My mom has also been working with him, riding him. As a result, I was able to do a beginner novice dressage test, AT HOME! … Continued
If there ever was such a horse as picky about the rider’s position as Hammie, I would be dumbfounded. Hammie is an expressive horse. If you don’t do something right with your position, he shows his disappointment in you. I … Continued
The Junior Horsemanship Clinic or JHC was a blast. Everyone liked Hamster as much as they liked Punky when he used to come with me. My instructor was a woman named Ann. She used to go to high school with … Continued
I have two bits of news for my June blog. Hamilton is permanent and I want to make the commitment even though it might mean not eventing/competing this year. I see him as a horse that has been trained the … Continued
I am looking for a new horse. It is hard to find a horse with the right attitude and size for me. It is narrowed down even more by the fact that I am looking for a “free lease”. There … Continued
Ponies are known to be tricky, sly, a bit on the chubby side, and independent. What most people don’t realize is they are also very, very, very resourceful. Yes, I said resourceful. You might think that they are a little … Continued
An Interview with Ariel Grald, sponsored rider BM: What discipline do you do? AG: Eventing, but I occasionally attend dressage and jumper shows. BM: What level? AG: I have competed through intermediate, but am currently competing my young mare at … Continued
An Interview Susan Berrill (Trumbull Mtn sponsored rider) BM: What discipline do you do? SB: I compete mainly in horse trials, eventing and a little bit of dressage. BM: What level? SB: I’ve competed up to advanced. At the moment … Continued