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You wouldn't believe it!!

Bear and I will show at Upperville!!!! Our entry was sent in today. I'm very excited. We will be showing in the 'Too Slow to Go' class. He never raced, so not eligble for the 'Back from the Track' class. Soooooooooooo excited!!

Posted by Jen Lumpkin on May 9th, 2008 at 8:24pm — No Comments (Add)

And he's gone....

Hubby that is. He took a mini trip with his son to Southeastern VA. I'm not even sure where exactly. I hope he enjoys himself, doing what, I have no idea. He hasn't been 'out' of the house in years. I hope this helps him accept the pain he lives with everyday, and still do some of the things he enjoys. I just hope he has a good time. Now, on DaBear front :) I found out his lineage, in 48 hours no less! His Momma is La Escala and his Momma's Daddy is Brave Shot. His JC registered name is Butri,… Continue

Posted by Jen Lumpkin on May 9th, 2008 at 7:35pm — No Comments (Add)

The joys of pregnancy...

Well-- I'm in week 30... so not too much longer... I'm huge and always seem to be out of breath... just putting on my barn boots gets me out of breath... I had to switch to my brit middies because the taller muck boots were trying to give me a charlie horse when I went to pull them off. I'm still getting all of my barn chores done it just takes me a little bit longer... we have a slight hill from the big field to the house... it feels like I'm climbing a huge mountain! Baby seems to enjoy sittin… Continue

Posted by M.K.Smith on May 9th, 2008 at 4:13pm — No Comments (Add)

Blah...brrr...blah

So the Wicked Brown Mare has decided it is fun to have me bunking in the barn next to her stall. Bah! I say. Bah! Bad mare! The novelty of waking up every 10 minutes because of suspicious rustling in the straw is fading quickly. Or faded totally about a week ago. She is looking like she could foal at any time but nothing so far... Leigh, Emmy & Lily are progressing so about the time Sabrina foals, it will be time to bring them in until _they_ foal. *sigh* Ahhh, breeding season! I love my j… Continue

Posted by Ellie Rawle on May 9th, 2008 at 7:11am — 2 Comments (Add)

inside leg to outside hand

The Half Halt--12 Tips To Put Your Horse On The Bit By Jane Savoie A. First, close both calves as if you're squeezing toothpaste out of a tube to create that surge of power from behind. (You'll only be using your legs as your driving aids at this point. I'm purposely leaving the seat out for now to keep things simple.) B. Next, close your outside hand (rein of opposition) in a fist to capture, contain, and recycle the energy back to the hind legs. C. Finally, give 3 little squeezes and relea… Continue

Posted by Megan Corbett on May 8th, 2008 at 11:56am — No Comments (Add)

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THIS WEEK IN THE CHRONICLE OF THE HORSE...

The May 2 issue has lots to read...

• Road To The Olympics with Steffen Peters.

• Profile of Swiss showjumper Beat Mandli with beautiful photos.

• News coverage of the Florida CCI**, Twin Rivers Horse Trials, Southern Pines CDE and steeplechasing.

• Horseman's Forum: The Mileage Rule--The Original Sin

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