Horse Girl Summer
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I’m going to say something I never, ever thought I’d get to say: Griffy has been sound for an entire year. You can read the story of his chronic lameness here if you really want to, but it’s long and not very organized. It was just me getting all off my chest. Most importantly, instead… Read more
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Summer’s almost over, and the equestrian community of Texas has breathed a massive sigh of relief while they look forward to days when they don’t have to get up at the crack of ass to ride. This is the flyer C. designed for mounted warrior classes: You know what makes me sad? I’m not in… Read more
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When I first got Griffy, I could not comprehend how anyone had time for more than one horse unless they were independently wealthy and didn’t have to work (which honestly sounds pretty great, so if I hit the lottery you’re going to see me blogging a lot more!) Then Griffy had his litany of lameness… Read more
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About a year after I met Griffy, I was hanging out with his owner J. and she casually said “So I know you’ve been having fun with Griffy, but, I don’t think he’s the right horse for you.” “He is.” I said confidently. “I don’t think he’ll do mounted archery,” she said. “He will.” I… Read more
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I walked out of the pavilion after my lesson Monday morning to see the barn owner C. holding a syringe. That’s never good news. I asked who was sick? “Red is showing mild colic,” she replied grimly. Uh-oh. Red is her heart horse, the baby she got to build into a show horse, who she… Read more
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I’m standing in a grass field at the end of Talos’ lead rope. It’s 11:09am and it’s hot. My phone says it’s 91 degrees, but it feels like 102. I feel like it’s at least twice that. Sweat is dripping off of every part of my body and I am questioning a lot of life… Read more
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I was super excited to introduce Talos to the cowboy curtain of doom, because it’s the perfect opportunity to show him that he gets to make his own choices now and do some confidence building. Yay for affirmative training! I tacked him up and walked into the arena. I did not think we’d be riding… Read more
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I don’t know if you know this about Texas, but in the summer, it’s fucking hot. So this leaves two options for riding: In the dark, or ass o’clock. Riding in the dark is only possible if you are lucky enough to have a well-lit arena, which we have not ever had. J. tried to… Read more
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Forget about Hot Girl Summer, it’s time for Horse Girl Summer! I find myself in a position I never imagined: with two sound, rideable horses. Given the history I’ve had with managing lameness, this seems less likely than the one-in-14,000,605 chance the Avengers had of defeating Thanos, and yet here we are. Right now I’m… Read more
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