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I spent part of the long weekend clearing out old computer files. My efforts were rewarded when I discovered the below footage: unreleased video of Solar and I practicing some bridleless riding before the 100-Day Trainer Challenge finale last October. Solar and I performed bridleless as part of our winning […] Read more »
I’ve received tremendous support during the Prodigious Fund’s 100-Day Trainer Challenge. I want to take a moment to thank you all for reading and following along. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated your feedback, stories, and kindness during this process. And I look forward to staying connected. Even though the majority […] Read more »
DAY 100. What a day with Solar! This ex-racehorse proved to himself and to many more that if given a chance, racehorses can be winners off the track too. We concluded our 100-days together by earning the top spot in the 100-Day Trainer Challenge after three judged phases. Check out […] Read more »
On Saturday, October 5, 2013 join us for the Prodigious Fund’s Thoroughbred-only horse show at Donida Farm in Auburn, WA. If you’ve been following along with the Prodigious Fund’s 100-Day Trainer Challenge, you are welcome to come see all five of the horses and trainers perform from noon to 1 […] Read more »
DAY 82. Some pictures before our ride on an evening that couldn’t decide between rain or sun. Read more »
DAY 81. A byproduct of documenting the 100-Day Trainer Challenge is getting to see myself ride–in video and pictures–much more than usual. And sometimes, it’s a little painful. Those habits/tendencies that are easy enough to ignore when you don’t pay attention to them look pretty obvious when you watch and […] Read more »
WEEK NINE. The other evening I rode Solar in a thunderstorm. It was late, and dark, and we rode in the outdoor arena under the light of a single lamppost. Lightning periodically illuminated the dark landscape, clear as day. Throaty thunder rumbled through the Skookumchuck Valley. And warm rain soaked us […] Read more »
DAY 57. Only seven miles from Nayborly Farms you’ll discover Northwest Equestrian Center (NWEC), a fabulous three-day eventing facility. NWEC offers excellent schooling options for an inexperienced cross-country horse like Solar. The main agenda for this ride was to introduce Solar to a water jump for the first time. And […] Read more »
Day 57. No better way to spend a Friday evening than with an obliging horse and a supportive boyfriend at a perfect venue. Northwest Equestrian Center is one of the most beautiful properties in Thurston County (I wish I could afford to buy it; if you can, I would happily run it […] Read more »
DAY 50. Move over Brad Pitt, here’s an updated conformation picture of Solar halfway through the 100-Day Trainer Challenge. Solar’s been in excellent health and soundness from day one, so he doesn’t look tremendously different. But there are some changes. Since he’s been in the field, his color has bleached from […] Read more »