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.…
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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…
Foxcatcher Ride and Tie 2022
Mojo carried Alex and Rob to a first place finish in the Foxcatcher 25 mile Ride and Tie at Fair Hill, MD! On Friday, Alex skipped class and I took off from work to drive 6 hours South for a…
2021 Distance Riding Awards and Review
The weather is warming up and we are riding more. Our horses get most of January and February off, as it is cold and yucky out and it takes enough energy just to take care of all our critters. It…
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…
Firecracker Endurance Ride 2021
For the July 4th weekend, we headed to Maine for the Horses Across Maine Firecracker Endurance ride. Horses Across Maine is a Non-Profit organization that plans various riding events in an effort to raise funds for and awareness of various…
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…
Pine Tree 2019
All year, we knew the Pine Tree endurance ride in Fryeburg, Maine would be our big summer vacation. After all the problems around our kitchen fire in July, we needed a getaway. The week before we left was spent putting…