Some of you have asked how Chance is doing since I posted a bit about his body soreness a while ago. He is doing great and fully back to work! It turned out that neither of my saddles fit him quite right. He never acted like his back was sore and it seemed to fit him …
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Spring is in The Air
Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat. - Laura Ingalls Wilder Spring finally arrived in Texas! It has been warm, humid, and sunny! After all the rain, the grass is so incredibly green. Wildflowers are popping up, birds are chirping, the earth is coming back to life. That is …
Imperfect
I have never been the perfect rider. I have never had perfect equitation. I did not have a natural eye for distances. And I have had to work very hard for my nerve. I have never had perfect horses; they have all had strange little quirks. However, their quirks made them interesting; just the same, …
Advice Needed
Fellow horse lovers, I need some advice! I have been having some trouble with Chance lately... He has been developing soreness off and on. We are having trouble pinpointing the source - we suspect it is in his feet. We have injected them, which has helped. However, yesterday he acted pretty uncomfortable while tracking left. He …
Crazy Pets
Yesterday was a rather exciting day out at the barn. Due to miserably cold and wet weather, I hadn't ridden Chance for a few days. He started out pretty fresh and on edge. This is pretty typical for him on a cold day, but he usually settles after ten minutes or so. Yesterday, not so …
Horse Shopping
One of the most exciting times of an equestrian's life is horse shopping! Whether you are searching for a prospect, your next show champion, or a companion looking at and trying horses is so much fun. However, it can also be a rather intimidating and emotional experience. A horse is a huge commitment, and they …
Colorado
A little overdue, but I wanted to write about my recent trip to Colorado. The Friday before last, a couple of friends and I flew into Denver and rented a car to drive up to Keystone where we would spend the majority of the weekend. Surprisingly, it was warmer there than it was in Houston when we left that …
Colorado Bound
Okay, so I know this is a horse blog but I am having a hard time focusing on anything besides my trip to Colorado this weekend! I have been so incredibly busy with work the past few weeks that a weekend getaway is MUCH needed. Real estate is usually slow over the holidays and picks …
Almost Time
Our show year should begin in a few weeks at a small schooling show near the farm, so long as the weather cooperates. I am looking forward to getting back in the ring. Chance has shown more and more potential each year. Our difficulties last year were because of me - my terrible nerves and anxiety at …
All You Need is Love
Horses are truly fascinating creatures. They have been used by humans for centuries in war, farming, transportation, and now in recreation. They are hard workers and lovable companions. They are beautiful and strong. Intelligent and spirited. I suppose these are some of the reasons why I have been fascinated with horses since I was a …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 