Brady’s Blog November ’11

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

Brady’s Blog October ’11

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

Brady’s Blog September ’11

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

Brady’s Blog August ’11

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

Brady’s Blog July ’11

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

Brady’s Blog June ’11

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

Brady’s Blog May ’11

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

Brady’s Blog April 2011

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

Brady’s Blog April ’11

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

Brady’s Blog February ’11

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