Showing posts with label tack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tack. Show all posts
November 18, 2011
Help Me Help Solo And Make YOUR Christmas Great!
My buddy is not doing that well. He's content enough in the pasture, but his back is still sore. I ride or longe him lightly twice a w...
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thoughtful insights
October 14, 2011
It's Hard Work Being This Cool
Decked out and patched together in a mayhem of, let's call it "repurposing," with a touch of shabby chic. Rockin' Solo...
September 30, 2011
For Keeps
Encore has to stay now -- he is officially labeled. Wow, my phone takes terrible pictures.
September 21, 2011
This Is How We Roll: Bell Boots
Every time I sit on this young horse, I get more excited about him. He has all the goods to take me wherever I want to go and he just blows...
September 8, 2011
This Is How We Roll: Girths
Everyone needs a little something to hold the saddle on. But with 1,001 choices out there, how to decide which will suit your needs best? ...
September 5, 2011
Tying Up Loose Ends
Just a few updates and teasers! (1) Ecogold is still completely awesome. I decided my magical pad really was too big for my saddles and ...
August 1, 2011
We're On The Bandwagon
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a trend hater. If it's mainstream & popular & all the cool kids want it, I automatically do...
April 20, 2011
SFH
Not familiar with that acronym? Well, it is what I own: a S tupid F *cking H orse. Just in case you thought life with Solo was all sunsh...
April 16, 2011
Tranformation To Real Event Horse: 95% Complete
Protective body armour for rider: Check Air-cooled, carbon-fiber-lined tendon protection for horse: Check Colour-coordinated cross cou...
March 5, 2011
Take The Time
It is so important to do the little things to keep your horse sound and mentally and physically fit no matter what his job is. Far too easy...
February 1, 2011
Nunn Finer = Excellence In Service
About a month or two ago, I ordered a pair of Nunn Finer dressage leathers. They were 3/4" unlined leathers. Stirrup leathers aren...
January 9, 2011
This Is How We Roll: Dressage Saddles
For quite some time, Solo and I played in the sandbox in a Wintec Dressage Pro . However, it was no longer fitting for us, so it was time t...
December 28, 2010
Headless Horsemen (And Horses)
I certainly hope this is not a harbinger of our coming season. My sticker appears not to have survived the salt slush grind that was Wes...
December 16, 2010
Saddle Pictures
Ok, I'm really late, but here are the pictures of the sale saddles! Phillipe Fontaine: \ Crosby XL: Shows the rip -- you can'...
December 12, 2010
Want A Saddle For Christmas?
I have two more for sale (owned by my lovely BO). They are looking for new homes. I will upload pictures soon. I have ridden in both, so ...
December 2, 2010
Adventures In Hack Land
I've always wondered if Solo would jump well in a hackamore. They seem to work really well for a lot of jumpers and eventers, so it'...
November 7, 2010
Saddle For Sale!
Wintec Dressage Pro. Excellent condition. Kept cleaned and covered at all times. Wool flocked ! NO CAIR. I had my saddle fitter rip out...
September 29, 2010
A Brief Update
I will interject again with a brief Solo update! Because this is the Solo blog! So I must talk about Solo! Hmmm, I think my blood sugar ...
July 11, 2010
Vienna Veritas
Longeing a horse can be a very valuable tool for a variety of reasons. I personally find it extremely useful for building a horse's top...