A bit quiet
It’s been 2 months since we made a blog post. Not too much has been happening around here, but we thought we should share an update regardless. School started back in August. Huey is officially retiring as a riding pony…
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Pine Tree Endurance Ride and Tie 2022
Last week was the second week of August, which means it was time for our annual pilgrimage to Fryeburg, Maine and the Pine Tree Endurance Ride. But before we get to the ride, we should do a little catching up.…
North Stonington Fair 2022
The North Stonington Fair was held from Thursday-Sunday this past weekend, July 14-17, 2022. We were there with our goats and for the first time, Huey in the driving show. On Thursday, we arrived before lunch and got our goats…
Firecracker Endurance Ride 2022 (among other things)
This weekend we took 4 horses to the Horses Across Maine Firecracker endurance ride to participate in the 30 mile Limited Distance. But first, let’s catch up on what else happened last week. Quinn went to Washington DC with the…
Northeast challenge 2021
This past weekend we traveled to Buckfield, Maine to ride the 30 mile Limited Distance ride at Northeast Challenge. This was the third time we have attended this ride. The ride has a very welcoming and encouraging atmosphere and offers…
Pine Tree 2021
Last week we made our annual trek to Fryebrug, Maine for the Pine Tree Pioneer Endurance ride. The event is held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds and includes 5 consecutive days of endurance rides. 2 of our kids had their first…
NY Adventure 30 mile Endurance Ride and Tie
Was it wet? Yes. Was it muddy? Yes. Was it cold? Yes Did we have fun? Absolutely. At the start of last week, temps in CT broke 90F. We were running AC units in the house and debating heat strategies…
Verda Bare bones 2021
This past weekend four of us drove to Cornish, New Hampshire to attend the 30 mile limited distance ride at Verda Bare Bones. Amira came in on Friday with a nasty bite to her flank and could not go. I…
Northeast Challenge Endurance Ride
“It’s called Northeast Challenge, not Northeast Walk-in-the-park” -Dr. Art King, as quoted by Sue Niedoroda First, I want to say a huge thank you to Sarah Jack for stepping up and being the ride manager this year. Without her willingness…
Driving Huey
One of Huey’s many talents is driving. He was trained to drive before we bought him, but we still started from the basics. We made him ground drive, pull a tire, and hitch to false shafts before he was hooked…