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...

Decked out and patched together in a mayhem of, let's call it "repurposing," with a touch of shabby chic. Rockin' Solo...

Encore has to stay now -- he is officially labeled.  Wow, my phone takes terrible pictures.

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...

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? ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Protective body armour for rider: Check Air-cooled, carbon-fiber-lined tendon protection for horse: Check Colour-coordinated cross cou...

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...

About a month or two ago, I ordered a pair of Nunn Finer dressage leathers. They were 3/4" unlined leathers. Stirrup leathers aren...

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...

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...

Ok, I'm really late, but here are the pictures of the sale saddles! Phillipe Fontaine: \ Crosby XL: Shows the rip -- you can'...

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 ...

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'...

Wintec Dressage Pro.  Excellent condition.  Kept cleaned and covered at all times.  Wool flocked !  NO CAIR. I had my saddle fitter rip out...

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 ...

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...