Just Melting Here But Finn is Doing Great!

Finn has been in training since August 3rd. And I am so proud to say he has been hacking to and from the ring under saddle on the buckle with the trainer. Now it has been hot as Hades so maybe he is just hot and doesn't feel like rebelling but still proud of my … Continue reading Just Melting Here But Finn is Doing Great!

Finn Goes to Kindergarten!

After weeks, nay MONTHS Of nothing going on we finally have NEWS!! I know this has been a drought of information and blogging lately because how many times can you tell everyone it is hot as hell and/or dry/and or raining and so on. (Turns out you can write about that millions of times as … Continue reading Finn Goes to Kindergarten!

Yes We Are Alive!

This has been a very hot summer and not a lot is being done right now. My horse is sweating (YAY) but otherwise it has been horrible. Lindsay rode him for the first time yesterday due to the weather being so crap (And the fact her older horse Toulouse has dumped her a couple times). … Continue reading Yes We Are Alive!

Finn Gets Back to Work

Photo taken this past weekend Finn is cleared and back to riding. He still has a bit of a wound and is a bit tender on it but Lindsay started riding him again last week and he is being a very good boy. He hopefully will be moving to Lindsay's barn by next week and … Continue reading Finn Gets Back to Work

Finn Gets a Clean Bill of Health

Sorry for not being around. I had a work trip last week and luckily Finn has not cost me a bunch of money lately. All is good, he went to get his feet done on Monday and the vet took a quick look at him. I had had the good idea of wrapping his foot … Continue reading Finn Gets a Clean Bill of Health

Finn and His Mom’s Neverending Vet Bill….

Last time we chatted Finn had gone to the vet and was on stall rest. Well Finn again said hold my beer and ended up going back to the vet for 3 days for them to do stuff to him. He would NOT leave the wrap alone. We got a Tough1 boot on it now … Continue reading Finn and His Mom’s Neverending Vet Bill….

Stall Rest Is Not for the Timid….

Finn's vet visit went well. Except for the fact that every vet that was there had to yell at him one time or another since every time they were working on a horse in the aisle way he thought they should be paying attention to HIM! They managed to get him sutured in the mid … Continue reading Stall Rest Is Not for the Timid….

Two steps forward, ten steps back…

So the plan is for Finn to go to his trainer's in June to get going. This is great and it is where Lindsay boards T and so on. We were taking him to a small combined training show in late May and are ready to get him out. Finn meanwhile decided to tell me … Continue reading Two steps forward, ten steps back…

Traveling, Traveling, Traveling (Me not Finn!)

Work calls me toward the DC area so leaving tomorrow till Wednesday so just a quick check in here. All is good, Finn was sore on his footsies after his trim but two days of Bute and some much needed rain and he is good as new. But he got his lesson pushed back another … Continue reading Traveling, Traveling, Traveling (Me not Finn!)

Meet George and Quick Finn post!

I did a thing. Yes, me. No it is not a new horse. Yes it is a new dog. We saw George on the rescue site nearby and I thought he reminded me of Ollie I applied for him and was approved and picked him up last Thursday. This rescue has a 3 week foster … Continue reading Meet George and Quick Finn post!