Endurance and Long Distance Equine Disciplines

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Trying to locate friend

I'm trying to find Kathy Sherman, Auburn CA. She placed in the 2007 Tevis Cup using easy boots. Can someone tell her I'm on-board? Thanks! Continue

Added by Kim Brown on September 5, 2010 at 4:46pm — No Comments

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ci dessus le lien de mon blog dédié à l'endurance(la vie autour des chevaux dans une structure familiale)

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Added by PREVOT ROMUALD on August 23, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Friends, I just can't face talking anymore on the phone right now and so I am sharing with you what happened to my beloved 11 year old gelding Jack. This is the note I sent to his breeder in Utah and it will save me from breaking down while I try to tell you about it on the phone or in person.… Continue

Added by Cindy Collins on July 30, 2010 at 1:21pm — 7 Comments

The Big Horn 100 2010-And Beyond-by Lucky 6 Nellie

Most years in July, Mom hauls me over to the Big Horn 100 in Shell, WY. This year was no exception. It would be my first endurance ride of the season like it was last year. Mom conditions me enough right here at home, I felt GREAT this year. Ready to roll! I even had company this year as Monty came along for some trail riding in the rockies after.

We woke Mom up just before 3 am demanding more hay. She was kind enough to oblige. (I can make her do all sorts of stuff to spoil me once we… Continue

Added by Marirose Six on July 14, 2010 at 10:50pm — 1 Comment

Equine Humor

Equine humor Do horses have a sense of humor? If they did, then wouldn't it be logical to assume that they have other human emotions? Empathy, frustration, anger, disappointment, joy? Some might say that I am anthropomorphizing. Putting my own uniquely human feelings upon an animal incapable of the same. That may be true, but there are some "emotions" that can be categorized as instinct. How many of us have been on a horse that is filled with fear? How about, excitement or frustratio… Continue

Added by Karry Heun on June 16, 2010 at 8:44am — 2 Comments

Owyhee Fandango Photos & Ride Report

Here is the 50 mile ride report, with photos.

This is the pre-ride prep for the 100 writeup.

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Added by Karen on June 3, 2010 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Crazy Horse Ride

You can see the Crazy Horse Ride, the Warriors ride on you tube if you are interested. These rides aren't sanctioned, it's just something we do to give the kids an alternative to drugs and alcohol Continue

Added by marvin Goings on May 25, 2010 at 9:46am — No Comments

Crazy Horse Ride

Hi On June 6th we trailer to Ft. Robinson, Neb. on the 7th we ride from there to Chadron, ne. the next day we ride from there to a place called beaver creek (where Crazy Horse camped) the 9th is a rest day and you get a tour and the history of the campsite. The 10th we ride into Pine Ridge,So. dak. to start the Veterans pow wow. Everyones welcome on these rides. On June 12th we trailer to Interior, so. dak. ride through the badlands and into the Black Hills. This ride ends on the 20th. the 20th'… Continue

Added by marvin Goings on May 25, 2010 at 9:41am — No Comments

Updated entries in 2010 Longstreet's Charge

NOTICE, LONGSTREET'S CHARGE WILL NOT BE AHA SANCTIONED (sent it in too late)

75 miler:

1. Cynthia Bell MW GA BSF Take A Chance

2. Lynn Kenelly LW SC Basha Bada Bing

3. Sue Mullen FW SC Forever Noel

4. Debbie Parsons LW FL Boomer

5. Joni Buttram FW AL The Boogie Man

6. Terry Price FW MS Vizir's Princess

7. Mary Kathryn Clark (Jr) GA

8. Chris Littlefield MW FL Farley

9. Debra Ive

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Added by Longstreet's Charge on May 24, 2010 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

First REAL 50 mile Endurance Ride! Broxton Bridge 2010

After riding a handful of 25s, and 35s it was time to move up. I came in 9th place out of 70 something riders about a month ago so it was time.

Gunner and I are ready after a year of training and conditionin

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Added by Sarah Featherstone on May 19, 2010 at 10:18am — 1 Comment

Elfin Forest Flower Report, WOW!

5/12/2010

I was able to do a short ride here in Elfin Forest after a dressage lesson yesterday. Wow, what a difference a few days made with the wildflowers! The wild wheat has grown at least a foot in the sunny meadows which Jazzi could not ignore. Who needs to life weights when you have a hungry horse? Also in the sunny areas I saw a new addition - bright yellow button flowers made up of very small flowers that nod in the breeze. I do not know their name.

And the sages are in… Continue

Added by Nancy Reed on May 12, 2010 at 10:38am — No Comments

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

5/9/2010

It is a very strange and well, grown up Mother’s Day here at the Lazy J Ranch. I received an early morning call from my very good non-horse friend, Suzie who has been at a spiritual retreat in the Rockies for the past week. Suzie and I have been friends and co-workers for many years working on birth injury and catastrophic injury cases (we have seen a lot of trauma together). Suzie is on a new path of spiritual awakening and finding light in an often dark world. Her words of

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Added by Nancy Reed on May 9, 2010 at 10:57am — No Comments

Lakeview Ranch Ride (2007)

For photos: http://sinwaan.blogspot.com/2007/09/ride-day.html Well last night I could not sleep at all. At first I attributed it to nerves and excitement but it soon became clear to me that I was cold, very cold. We do not have sleeping bags, the air mattress was deflating and my blankets, even the extra ones we had brought were just not doing the job. Levi had been asleep and bundled up when I went to bed but he woke up at some po… Continue

Added by Shana Bobbitt on April 29, 2010 at 11:51am — 1 Comment

Home On The Range - Ride Day (2008)

For photos: http://sinwaan.blogspot.com/2008/03/home-on-range-ride-day.html The morning of the ride I woke up shortly before the alarm went off at 7 am. I did not sleep very well, having Levi sleep on my chest and listening for the sounds of loose horses. All the building excitement of the years first ride probably had a little something to do with that also. I worried about staying on the trail and finding a partner… Continue

Added by Shana Bobbitt on April 29, 2010 at 11:48am — No Comments

Fandango - Ride Day, here at last!

For photos; http://sinwaan.blogspot.com/2008/05/fandango-ride-day-here-at-last.html

The thing I noticed about this part of Idaho is the sun seems to set late and come up just as late. Our ride time was at 8 am so Lara and I decided to get up at 5 am so we would have plenty of time to get ourselves and the horses ready without feeling rushed like last time we tried to ride together (Lakeview Ranch Rid… Continue

Added by Shana Bobbitt on April 29, 2010 at 11:46am — No Comments

Renegade Rendezvous - Ride Day

For photos; http://sinwaan.blogspot.com/2008/06/renegade-rendezvous-ride-day.html Morning arrives and I am awake before the alarm. I think the time is a little before 5 AM. I had set the alarm for about 5:30 thinking that would give me an hour and a half to eat and get Sinwaan ready. I went out first thing and fed Sinwaan his breakfast at the trailer. Man, it was COLD! I was shivering. I went back in the trailer… Continue

Added by Shana Bobbitt on April 29, 2010 at 11:44am — No Comments

Virginia Highlands Endurance Challenge

For photos visit this link; http://www.kismetkennel.com/endurance/08232008.html Virginia Highlands Endurance Challenge August 23 2008 Ivanhoe, VA Managed by Don and Nicki Meuten THINGS ARE DIFFERENT IN THE EAST My dad dropped me off at my auntie Kim's in Luray, VA on Friday afternoon. She wanted to leave by 11 pm. Well we got there about 11:05. I went down to the barn and met my mount, Red Dog Dan. I had seen photos of him but… Continue

Added by Shana Bobbitt on April 29, 2010 at 11:41am — No Comments

Milwaukee Road Rail Trail - To Finish Is To Win

For photos, visit the blog at http://www.sinwaan.blogspot.com/ After trying very hard to sleep all night long and not succeeding, I noticed it getting bright outside. I got up and checked the time on the phone. 5:33 AM. How could that be? The alarm never went off on either of our phones. I peeked outside and Sinwaan was eating, it looked like Ruth had gotten up and thrown him some hay. I woke Matt up and started some water on the stove for his oatm… Continue

Added by Shana Bobbitt on April 29, 2010 at 11:36am — No Comments

She's a little Spooky

"She's a little spooky". Most people, upon hearing this phrase, would probably conjure an image of a willowy girl in black clothes wearing black makeup, who claims to see dead people. For those of us who are equine inclined, however, a very different image, and a whole different set of emotions, come to mind. Scenario number one: "The Sleeper" You are on hour number two on a very pleasant trail ride. You are astride your Trusty steed that is about a hundred years old and… Continue

Added by Karry Heun on April 27, 2010 at 8:25pm — 2 Comments

Before the Storm

Dani's lab, Zak got kicked by one of the horses 3 weeks ago and popped a huge seroma (fluid filled tumor) that was removed yesterday. I have been stuck in the house, keeping and eye on her and making sure she does not pull out the 2 drains that are in her side. This is somewhat OK as it has been raining all day and is COLD. Yes, it is snowing in our mountains...all this and we are literally days away from the first of May!!!! And they are saying that this storm is staying for all of tomorrow too… Continue

Added by Nancy Reed on April 21, 2010 at 6:06pm — No Comments