tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post3862537239310033226..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: Step OneThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-71460601557147284402020-01-27T14:22:46.022-08:002020-01-27T14:22:46.022-08:00I do love a good winter to spring looks transforma...I do love a good winter to spring looks transformation on ponies haha, it used to be normal for horses to have winter off and I think we need to normalize it again.L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-75297797900982280542020-01-27T12:23:29.322-08:002020-01-27T12:23:29.322-08:00Yours sounds like a similar situation to mine - th...Yours sounds like a similar situation to mine - the indoor really isn't that far, and an easy hack, but not so accessible when it's dark and the weather is terrible and I'm trying to bring both horses! I'm looking forward to being able to have haynets, tack, and grooming supplies on site without having to carry them down the road, too! I'll have enough funds saved by summer, then it will just be luck as to whether something suitable comes for sale!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-50397927093911984772020-01-27T12:18:43.199-08:002020-01-27T12:18:43.199-08:00The trailer has sure been a long time coming. I...The trailer has sure been a long time coming. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be wondering how I lived without it!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-73276062604800594992020-01-27T12:17:50.727-08:002020-01-27T12:17:50.727-08:00I bet! He's the cutest <3 His little twin a...I bet! He's the cutest <3 His little twin appy mini here is basically half hair right now too. She didn't come with a name so I've been calling her Mrs. Spud/Mrs Potato Head because she reminds me so much of your Spud ;)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-6245728076809814442020-01-27T12:12:34.359-08:002020-01-27T12:12:34.359-08:00Fingers crossed! The sun came out for an hour yest...Fingers crossed! The sun came out for an hour yesterday and we were all walking around squinting and blinded by it, lol<br />I'm excited for spring (and more Remus adventures too!)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-66777049048379348212020-01-27T12:10:53.069-08:002020-01-27T12:10:53.069-08:00The clinics came about because I've really sta...The clinics came about because I've really started to embrace the sit back and relax lifestyle, and needed a kick in the butt before I become a sloth person ;)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-7321204965284146532020-01-27T12:03:22.034-08:002020-01-27T12:03:22.034-08:00The blue jacket is actually just a hoodie from the...The blue jacket is actually just a hoodie from the Gap. "Gap Fit" brand. My "waterproof" Horseware vest I had on top got soaked through so we were down a layer :)<br />I'm going to invest in a proper pair of clippers - currently I have a cheap (dog?) set that I just use to tidy up faces, legs , and manes. <br />I have one stall in the barn included with my board, but I use it to store my hay and tack...I'm going to ask for a second one for grooming, because like yours the outdoor shelters have no light and are awkward to work in (although yours is really cute and a big step up from mine!)<br />Yes, I feel like I'm gaining a lot more fitness just walking in the ice and mud...it's a challenge! Fingers crossed we both get nicer weather and are back out riding soon!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-880647201155351562020-01-27T11:48:25.979-08:002020-01-27T11:48:25.979-08:00They're both so cute! And honestly? I hate wet...They're both so cute! And honestly? I hate wet winters. I seriously was NOT planning on a green horse this winter... I mean, obviously I wasn't but when a horse became the plan, I was wanted to wait because winter and a young horse isn't fun. But, I will say, a trailer is a game changer. I am so close to my trainer's indoor (I technically can ride over and Batt and I did a couple of times) but being able to haul over is so much easier. It's a 2-3 minute haul over depending on if I can turn immediately or if I have to wait for a car or 2 to pass. It takes me longer to go home just because I take the long way home because I find it easier to approach my driveway from the other direction and I have a harder time backing in if I'm coming from the other way (I need to master that, but if I don't have to, why bother?). So I hope you can swing the trailer for next year! I'm potentially trailer shopping as my 1989 trailer is...old. Sarah (threechestnuts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17295039309380470750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-27157663269684120902020-01-27T09:21:42.831-08:002020-01-27T09:21:42.831-08:00Our winter so far hasn't been too bad (*knocks...Our winter so far hasn't been too bad (*knocks on wood). I think your plan to trailer will save you a lot of frustration. Investing in good outside clothes is a really good thing to do and worth the money. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-3377049187448155662020-01-27T08:39:31.252-08:002020-01-27T08:39:31.252-08:00You should see Spud's epic beard, LOL!You should see Spud's epic beard, LOL!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-50190257822752034542020-01-27T08:36:36.343-08:002020-01-27T08:36:36.343-08:00cutest ponies ever. And this has been the wettest ...cutest ponies ever. And this has been the wettest winter here too. Not as cold as you probably but i am dying for the dry up to begin. I feel like i should have webbed toes and fingers hahaha<br /><br />Can't wait for you to start doing the things again. Remus has goat hair all over his face and his bridle path has grown 2 inches (I just trimmed it a few weeks ago). I am glad i didnt clip him so far he seems to not be sweating too much but it helps he has a stall to dry off in!! I hope that plan works for you!Martidollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615603986854526853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-2385146807871717592020-01-27T06:48:35.089-08:002020-01-27T06:48:35.089-08:00oooh i love winter spa days and getting rid of all...oooh i love winter spa days and getting rid of all that goat hair haha. B looks great! exciting about the upcoming clinics and whatnot. tho to be totally honest sometimes it's nice to just sit back and relax from the hustle for a little bit, esp over winter!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-76302247988875484972020-01-27T02:38:50.356-08:002020-01-27T02:38:50.356-08:00Oops, I mean "haven't ridden since."...Oops, I mean "haven't ridden since." My English, I'm losing it!lythahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719586193059362084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-20591709635213211962020-01-27T02:36:35.866-08:002020-01-27T02:36:35.866-08:00I want that blue jacket. Where can I get one?
I ...I want that blue jacket. Where can I get one? <br /><br />I recently got new finishing trimmers (face/ears) from Wahl and what a joy it is to have working clippers again. For the last few years I've struggled with dead blades and no amount of WD40 would get them through the bridle path without choking up. Two days ago the metal&electronic garbage collector drove by and I ran out and happily threw them into his truck. Along with a string of dead Christmas lights and a couple old metal fence posts. <br /><br />You will have to rent a stall to groom in out of the weather? I've got the same problem here. I have no covered area to groom so I'm often tacking up in the rain, which is a pet peeve. My stall is too dark and small to work in. If I ever design a horse property again, a covered grooming area will be a priority. <br /><br />We had a few days that were somewhat icy (-1C) but we're back to mud. Ani came over yesterday and said, "I'm gonna start calling your horse 'Muddy'." I said, "He does his best." I'm not riding since Christmas and am trying not to feel bad about it. Going for walks is challenging enough lately. Bridget will help you train Sophie, what a wonderful teacher she will be.lythahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719586193059362084noreply@blogger.com