Radiation has helped so much that my oncologist has scheduled surgery. I have set goals for before surgery. One is to ride Cadiz in a show on the 15th of August and the second is to trail ride on Stick to Coolbough on the 23rd.
This week: 8/3 - .96 schooling on Cadiz 8/4 - 1.24 schooling on Cadiz 8/5 - 1.51 schooling on Cadiz 8/6 - 1.72 schooling on Cadiz 8/7 - 4.54 trail riding on Stick
Goal: Show practice rides are at an end. The show is Saturday. Cadiz learned to open the gate and has begun trail riding on the property. He is still happy to come when called.
I got to do a bucket list item on Friday, August 21. I trail rode on Mackinac Island. We were with a group for a bit and then told how to get Tranquil Bluff Trail. It was absolutely wonderful and beautiful. On our way back to the stables, we got asked if they were our horses. I rode a Friesian Cross gelding named Prince and Kristen rode a Paint mare named Ellie. 8/21 - 6.98
Goal: Coolbough was a success. We waited for the storm to go through and then rode. Cadiz was ponied along which made him happy. He learned to go single file when needed and to go into the lake. This may be my only chance to ride to Coolbough this year. 8/23 - 9.64
I just had the very best of Halloween weekends. I got to ride with two other friends. We have not gotten to ride together since we were at the University of Findlay almost 20 years ago. Heather rode Stick. Kristen rode Orca. I rode Cadiz.
Yesterday morning I went Geocaching and in the afternoon I rode Stick and ponied Cadiz. A neighbor girl and her mare Jade rode with us. Wearing a t-shirt when riding in November in Michigan is not normal and I really appreciate it.
I rode Cadiz and Stick today. Cadiz rode in the round pen and Stick went for a trail ride. Cadiz worked on moving his hip. Stick & I rode with Dana & Sunman, Amy & Stormy, and Tina & Spartacus. We came upon another group of 4 riders. This abnormal weather is wonderful.
I have been usung this time before the storm to get in some riding. Cadiz and I still plan to do Western Dressage next year. Stick excels as a trail horse and even though he has notbdone much this year, last time a trailer pulled in - he left.
11/8 - .86 Cadiz begins to learn to move his hip 11/8 - 10.51 the sceduled worked out perfectly to ride 11/10 - 4.52 Sneaker got to go on this ride with Stick
Today is the opening day of firearm deer season so trail riding here is not the most sensible option, but the day is sunny and warm. I rode Cadiz in my field. We schooled and then practiced trail riding.
Today is the second day of firearm deer season and once again the weather was unseasonably exceptional. Riding the trails is not the best choice, but after cancer, radiation, surgery, and chemo, riding down the middle of the road is not on my list of things to be feared. So, I rode Stick and ponied Cadiz on the roads.
A quick ride on Cadiz before the farrier arrived and a Coolbough ride with Stick. I hope I can enjoy the weather this week. I just got over chemo side effects.
My first ride was .45 and it was a fabulous ride because it was the first time I have ridden since a cancer diagnosis and radiation.
ReplyDeleteRadiation has helped so much that my oncologist has scheduled surgery. I have set goals for before surgery.
ReplyDeleteOne is to ride Cadiz in a show on the 15th of August and the second is to trail ride on Stick to Coolbough on the 23rd.
This week:
8/3 - .96 schooling on Cadiz
8/4 - 1.24 schooling on Cadiz
8/5 - 1.51 schooling on Cadiz
8/6 - 1.72 schooling on Cadiz
8/7 - 4.54 trail riding on Stick
I have good signal so I entered yesterday's and today's mileage.
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8/11 - 1.35 schooling on Cadiz
This is part of Goal: Show on the 15th. Cadiz is so happy to be working. He comes when called.
Goal: Show practice rides are at an end. The show is Saturday. Cadiz learned to open the gate and has begun trail riding on the property. He is still happy to come when called.
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8/13 - 1.40
I got to do a bucket list item on Friday, August 21. I trail rode on Mackinac Island. We were with a group for a bit and then told how to get Tranquil Bluff Trail. It was absolutely wonderful and beautiful. On our way back to the stables, we got asked if they were our horses. I rode a Friesian Cross gelding named Prince and Kristen rode a Paint mare named Ellie.
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Goal: Coolbough was a success. We waited for the storm to go through and then rode. Cadiz was ponied along which made him happy. He learned to go single file when needed and to go into the lake. This may be my only chance to ride to Coolbough this year.
8/23 - 9.64
Today I rode for the first time since surgery. I rode Cadiz.
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I just had the very best of Halloween weekends. I got to ride with two other friends. We have not gotten to ride together since we were at the University of Findlay almost 20 years ago. Heather rode Stick. Kristen rode Orca. I rode Cadiz.
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10/31 - 1.10
Yesterday morning I went Geocaching and in the afternoon I rode Stick and ponied Cadiz. A neighbor girl and her mare Jade rode with us. Wearing a t-shirt when riding in November in Michigan is not normal and I really appreciate it.
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I rode Cadiz and Stick today. Cadiz rode in the round pen and Stick went for a trail ride. Cadiz worked on moving his hip. Stick & I rode with Dana & Sunman, Amy & Stormy, and Tina & Spartacus. We came upon another group of 4 riders. This abnormal weather is wonderful.
ReplyDelete11/4 - .51 Cadiz
11/4 - 9.59 Stick
I have been usung this time before the storm to get in some riding. Cadiz and I still plan to do Western Dressage next year. Stick excels as a trail horse and even though he has notbdone much this year, last time a trailer pulled in - he left.
ReplyDelete11/8 - .86 Cadiz begins to learn to move his hip
11/8 - 10.51 the sceduled worked out perfectly to ride
11/10 - 4.52 Sneaker got to go on this ride with Stick
Today is the opening day of firearm deer season so trail riding here is not the most sensible option, but the day is sunny and warm. I rode Cadiz in my field. We schooled and then practiced trail riding.
ReplyDelete11/15 - 1.78 Cadiz working
Today is the second day of firearm deer season and once again the weather was unseasonably exceptional. Riding the trails is not the best choice, but after cancer, radiation, surgery, and chemo, riding down the middle of the road is not on my list of things to be feared. So, I rode Stick and ponied Cadiz on the roads.
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I rode Cadiz here, at home, in the round pen. We worked on hip moving and turn arounds. He is really getting hold of 180°s.
ReplyDelete11/29 - 1.58 Cadiz schooling
A quick ride on Cadiz before the farrier arrived and a Coolbough ride with Stick. I hope I can enjoy the weather this week. I just got over chemo side effects.
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12/6 - 9.88 Stick to Coolbough
A friend came and rode Stick while I rode Cadiz. We rode here on the property between rain storms.
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