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Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” Robert Burns, in 1785, said, “The best laid plans of mice and men, often go awry.” By the time I had made it to the Pacific Crest Endurance Ride near Ashland, Oregon on the evening of June 16th, I think […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” One of my students, 15-year-old Jenna Asnault, finished her first 50-mile endurance ride back in November at the Gold Rush Shuffle. Last month, she wrote a beautiful testament of her ride and her experience trying out different equestrian disciplines. Her […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” The following is a guest blog post written by one of my students: July 11, 2015, the day of my first LD. I was up before the alarm had even gone off and ready to go as soon as my feet […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” The following is a guest blog post written by one of my students: I had my first of many endurance rides on June 27, 2015. It was supposed to be at Lake Almanor, but ended up at Camp Far […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” I have a story to tell. But, even as I write, I am terrified to tell it. I have shared bits and pieces of my past on this blog, but mostly from the perspective that I have “overcome” a painful […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” We are less than a month away from Tevis and my mind is filled with all kinds of thoughts. At night, I dream of crossing the finish line on my gallant mare, Asali, a horse I now know can do […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” There is something about crossing the finish line just as the sun is setting. Being blinded by the vibrant orange and red filling the sky, and then squinting as your eyes adjust to the dusk. Galloping across the field, just […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” Lake Sonoma By Jakob Gregory My mom and I went to Lake Sonoma for an endurance ride. We rode thirty miles. The ride started at 8:30 in the morning. It was cold, so we wore our jackets. At the start […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” This was my third consecutive year at the Cache Creek Ridge Ride. It was Jakob’s second. Although Jakob wanted to ride the 50 this year, I wanted a relaxing, casual ride. So I signed us up for the 25-mile limited […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don’t Forget To”Subscribe to Endurance Riding!” Lake Sonoma: Our final endurance ride of the 2012 season. One month ago, Jake and I almost didn’t make it to the coveted Lake Sonoma ride. But, we conquered the odds, and made it to ride camp just before dark! Lake Sonoma […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don't Forget To"Subscribe to Endurance Riding!" I usually give myself a few days after any event — happy or sad — to formulate my words and process. Usually, when I sit down to write immediately, the words that come out are much more suited for my […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don't Forget To"Subscribe to Endurance Riding!" I have a story to tell. But, even as I write, I am terrified to tell it. I have shared bits and pieces of my past on this blog, but mostly from the perspective that I have “overcome” a painful […]
Click The Title Of The Post To Comment And Don't Forget To"Subscribe to Endurance Riding!" Last night, I received a text message from one of the juniors who crewed for me at Tevis. It read: “I know it’s not Thanksgiving yet, but I am very thankful to have you in my life. I know it […]
