We’ve had a busy couple of weeks. This past weekend I went to the Virginia Horse Trials to give out an award in Ozzy’s memory. It was fantastic and it was hard, but I’m so thankful to all those that donated in his memory to make it happen. I then went to my best friend [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Things I have learned about Woody
Posted in Uncategorized on May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Rogue Cows!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
So today was a VERY exciting day out at the barn. The Cows that live across the street got loose this weekend, and we’re still finding them wandering around the field (It’s a big-ass field). Sue has called a number of times, and the farmer had, as of this morning, STILL not come to retrieve [...]
Woody Goes Walkabout
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So Woody and I have begun our hand walking of the hills to get his stifles in order. It’s good for both of us. I get some good exercise and Woody, on top of walking up hills in tall grass, learns that being out of sight from his friends is NOT the end of the [...]
Woody gets a soundtrack!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
OK, so no new pictures, but I I do have video of my and Woody’s last ride.
Matt came to see me this weekend and because he’s the shizzle came out to the barn and took video of our brief ride. Our rides have been brief lately because that’s how Woody rolls. Keep it short and [...]
Stifles, their importance in rolling, and Woody’s impression of bute. A story in 3 parts.
Posted in Uncategorized on May 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So as I mentioned on my blog yesterday, Woody was given the A-OK by the vet. So Monday night I adjusted the tree on my super fantastic Albion dressage saddle and went to work…
And proceeded to almost get thrown in the dirt.
Woody was really good for like 20 minutes, and I was getting [...]
Woody meets the vet
Posted in Uncategorized on May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So This past Thursday the vet came out to give Sir Woods a once over. With the head shaking and the bucking and the hey-hey, we figured a check on the teeth, the back, and just a good once over would be in order. Like I said in my last post, there’s no use getting [...]
