Month: June 2018

What’s in a name?

My horse’s name is Tupelo Honey. People of a certain age and those who listen to classic folk-rock music understand the reference. Others, when I say his name, tilt their heads to one side with that “huh?” look that dogs get when they hear an unfamiliar sound. “Tupelo Honey” is a love song by Van…



Saturday – The Mappiest Day of the Week

So, if you have read any of my previous blog posts or know me at all, you know that while I really love trail riding, I pretty much just love horses and riding. I also do dressage, jumping, and eventing. This past weekend I had the good fortune to be able to ride my friend’s…



Foxless Foxhunting

When my trainer suggested that I try fox hunting, I was skeptical. First of all, having to wear a very specific set of clothing (which I did not own) and riding in a huge group at a pace dictated by someone else did not actually sound like that much fun. I did not know if…



Getting hit in the face by branches (my 17 hand trail horse)

So you want to ride a 17 hand trail horse… Hope you enjoy eating leaves and poking your eyes on sticks! Just kidding.. mostly. My horse, Prophet, is a pretty big dude. He’s often mistaken for some sort of warmblood and someone at an event even asked if he was a draft cross. He’s 17…