I'm currently on an extended vacation and the down time allows for a great deal of reflection. I'm also writing a travel blog for the vacation and the experience reminds me that I love writing. I wish I could say why this particular blog was abandoned... probably logistical. Last year I was journaling in my schedule book after each ride a sought nd I guess I neglected to make time to blog later in the day. Since I forced myself to switch to Google calendar in February this year, I'm typing my training notes, and I bought a tablet... the excuses are looking lame.
We had a very difficult winter -- switched farms, introduced stall time, changed diet, increased training frequency and intensity thereby teasing out chronic weaknesses that were waiting to be addressed -- TNT became very unsettled and lost hundreds of pounds in a few short weeks. I desperately sought solutions. Moving to Bridlewood Farm was the best thing ever and I started sleeping better knowing Tilly was being cared for and loved. Plus she has 2 minis in her field - I know she loves having munchkin friends :) Team TNT gained new members.
Tilly also began to see Dr. Keelin Redmond and her chronic SI issues and poll displacement received much needed attention. We'd used an acupuncturist in the past but the practitioner did not jive with my girl's personality. Dr. Keelin understood what Tilly needed. She also prescribed Chinese herbs for "blockages" related to Tilly's cycle. One by one the limiting factors were being addressed and Till was gaining weight. There was light in the tunnel!
With ulcer guard we continued showing and even qualified for championships at first level.
Laura Klecker, my fantastic trainer, has been instrumental in our success and I adore her dedication to our study of dressage. TNT may not be the biggest mover on the block but damn, she teaches me what dressage is really about Every Single Time im in her presense. I remain utterly humbled by the experience.
Laura also convinced me to add yet another member to the team and I'm kicking myself for not calling Nicole Barry sooner. More to come on that subject!!
We had a very difficult winter -- switched farms, introduced stall time, changed diet, increased training frequency and intensity thereby teasing out chronic weaknesses that were waiting to be addressed -- TNT became very unsettled and lost hundreds of pounds in a few short weeks. I desperately sought solutions. Moving to Bridlewood Farm was the best thing ever and I started sleeping better knowing Tilly was being cared for and loved. Plus she has 2 minis in her field - I know she loves having munchkin friends :) Team TNT gained new members.
Till Next Time or TNT or Tilly - the subject of this blog :)
Tilly also began to see Dr. Keelin Redmond and her chronic SI issues and poll displacement received much needed attention. We'd used an acupuncturist in the past but the practitioner did not jive with my girl's personality. Dr. Keelin understood what Tilly needed. She also prescribed Chinese herbs for "blockages" related to Tilly's cycle. One by one the limiting factors were being addressed and Till was gaining weight. There was light in the tunnel!
With ulcer guard we continued showing and even qualified for championships at first level.
(qualifying ride videos below)
Laura Klecker, my fantastic trainer, has been instrumental in our success and I adore her dedication to our study of dressage. TNT may not be the biggest mover on the block but damn, she teaches me what dressage is really about Every Single Time im in her presense. I remain utterly humbled by the experience.
Laura also convinced me to add yet another member to the team and I'm kicking myself for not calling Nicole Barry sooner. More to come on that subject!!
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