February 24, 2012

Whether We Are Ready Or Not!

The night before a horse trial is always a tense one -- did I pack both girths? Is my armband where I think it is?  Did I remember to make a...

February 21, 2012

My Precious Is Wounded

It burnsss ussssss.... No, it's not the horse.  But I still love her. It was a stupid stoplight thing.  We were sitting in line, t...

February 15, 2012

Time To Be Ready

The entries are sent in.  The checks are signed.  The Coggins papers are emailed to the appropriate people.  After a single outing at Maiden...

February 11, 2012

Saudade: The Sadness That Is Full Of Laughter

The Portuguese word " saudade " has no direct English translation, but describes a deep longing and love for something that may ne...

February 10, 2012

No Day But Today

I'm going to steal that from Johnathan Larson , because there is no better way to put that apt truth. I know I have hinted, but not ex...