Author Archive: Stampyandthebrain

I had my lesson Saturday, Stampede was so slow! I’ve decided to start flatting him with a dressage whip just to get him more responsive again. I rode Phoenix today and had a good time as usual. Now some pictures!…
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Rode Stampede last night. I really didn’t feel like doing ring work, so we went out in the field alone. He could see the horses in the arena, but was alone in the field. I was very proud of him…
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I’ve been playing with different fly sprays lately. I usually make my own – 1 cup skin so soft, 2 cups vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 Tbs Eucalyptus oil, and 1 tsp citronella oil. It works fine, but requires a lot of…
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Yesterday I rode Phoenix. He was surprisingly energetic for the amount of heat. I’m so tired of it being hot out! I have a lesson tonight and the high today is 96, ick! Anyways, rode Phoenix over in the small…
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With Stampede it’s a constant battle with scabby nastiness on his hind legs below the ankles. Some of the scabby spots have been there for years. I’ve tried tons of topical treatments, I even had the scabs tested earlier this year….
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So we moved to our current barn a few years ago now. Stampede was immediately more relaxed there just stepping off the trailer. With the help of my trainer I’d say he is a fairly solid horse for me. His…
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