Ace and I haven’t quite decided exactly what it is we want to do when he grows up … err, starts going to shows anyways. We’ve been putzing around for two years now, getting to know each other, learning and refining the basics, and having fun together. I grew up as a hunter and equitation [...]

All is well in the world of Ace, despite some funky looking feet and having a pretty easy summer so far. He’s happy spending long nights out to pasture, and hot days in the shaded, bug-free barn. He’s sound and healthy, and most importantly happy. Where We’ve Been It’s been slow riding for the last [...]

One of the things that I fell in love with instantly about Ace was his exceptionally expressive face. You can always see exactly what he’s thinking in his eyes. Most of the time it’s “Hello! Do you have cookies?” Sometimes it’s “I’m tired. You aren’t really going to make me work are you?” More often [...]

It’s been an interesting week in horse ownership for me, with two pretty large revelations about Ace: my saddle doesn’t fit any more he’s allergic to … well … something I swear, with everything our horses put us through, it’s gotta be like raising kids sometimes. Saddle Selling and Buying Ace is a tough on [...]

This post is for my hubby, who has been complaining that I hadn’t posted on Ace’s blog in two weeks, and he’s been checking it every day just to be disappointed. So here you go honey! Horses have the most amazing radars for trouble. We’re always hearing of them sensing a big storm hours before [...]

It’s a good thing I like beans (well, green and black ones, but that’s besides the point) – because Ace is completely sound and full of them. His foot was looking good prior to my long weekend away at Equine Affaire (check out the main site for my review of the clinics and shopping at [...]

I am a very happy camper right now because Ace blew an abscess over the weekend. I am not a happy camper because Ace has been a royal pain in the you-know-what about letting me soak said hoof. If that sounds weird that I’m happy my horse blew an abscess, here’s what happened: Ace has [...]