Flashback
This was my last ride before Nilla’s injury. I was actually supposed to have a dressage lesson, but my trainer had to cancel. The jump standards were still up from… Read more »
Category Archives: Nilla
Boredom Busters
I go Nilla a Stall Snack on Saturday when she first injured herself. It’s like this but without the attached ball. She didn’t touch it once in 3 days so… Read more »
Bandage Off
You know what’s fun? Trying to do wound care at a barn without electricity when the sun sets at 6:15. And trying to cut off a bandage with shitty scissors… Read more »
Stall Rest with a Demon Mule
Nilla is pissed. I don’t think any of the many drugs we have her on are doing anything. Except maybe making her feel a little too happy. Saturday evening went… Read more »
1 in a Million
Warning: this is a long post and filled with graphic pictures of wounds. On Saturday, Dijon’s leaser were signed up to go to desensitizing clinic. We met at the barn… Read more »
Grids!
On Sunday we set up grids. As a bunch of our poles have disappeared, we had to utilize some broken pole pieces to even make a grid. We’re going to… Read more »
Vet Check
As much as I like my vet, I’m really sick and tired of seeing her every week. And getting billed by her every week. Friday’s visit was a recheck for… Read more »
Dressage Lesson: How to Utilize your Tongue for Extra Momentum
Nilla’s tongue was out in full force for our weekly dressage lesson. Here it is literally bouncing through the air with every canter stride. It’s honestly kinda disturbing. Let’s zoom… Read more »
(Mostly) Wordless Wednesday
Baby Nilla Nilla at 6 months at about 18 months
Jumping Practice
With Nilla’s hocks injected – even if not 100% solved – she has been much more eager to canter and controllable while cantering. I’ve even had some success in collecting… Read more »