Tag Archives: Jumping

A Perfect Video Answer to: “Riding? But You Just Sit There….”

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Tip of the helmet to Laurie, who sent this in for us. (I hope to return to our regularly scheduled programming soon…)

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Murphy Monday: In Which We Discover…Stuff

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I, Murphy, have Discovered a New Thing. I shall call it…”Rock”. When humans trick each other, they might stand around looking up at the sky.  Everyone else stops and looks up. HAHA. Invisible jump!! I shall call this discovery: “Wet”. … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: Growth Spurt and a Movie

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

I think we’re starting to see that warmblood body filling out… You think I’m gonna do…WHAT?? Just looking at that triple makes me….Zzzzzzzzzz The above makes me keel over from cuteness overload.  But in case you haven’t had enough, I … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: Barbie Teaches Murphy The Art of Posing

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

You can never get them ready too early for paparazzi… First, you stand like this…then turn your head just so…Murphy, are you listening?!? Now this is a hunter pose.. Murphy!  Bring that inside hind back just a little…and ears forward…no … Continue reading →

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Murphy Monday: The First Jump

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Oh Hai. 11 days old.  Nope. Not shy. It was gray and rainy yesterday. Mostly dry, but cloudy over night. Since the presentation arena was in use, Murphy got his first introduction to the grass paddock. His surprise was evident … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s Big Surprise!

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

The stall door rolled back, and Daisy tried to lead his mom out.  Barbie, who hates being inside, would not leave her stall. It took a lot of convincing: a helper had to get Murphy halfway through the door before … Continue reading →

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Barbie’s Big Adventure: Part One

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

We’re getting pregnant! (Oops.  That statement has caused a lot of problems with non-horsey friends, spouses, and co-workers.  Barbie, Daisy’s mare, is getting pregnant.) The internet was clogged (sorry about your connection) for months while “we” made stallion choices via … Continue reading →

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FTF: Shetland and Mini Movies

Posted on April 9, 2010 by

One of the trainers hauled a large mini to the barn for the day, for her very young students.  I mistakenly thought he was a Shetland: the lack of rotundity and uber-bushiness should have clued me in, but I was … Continue reading →

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Holiday Horses Parade: Marissa and Tucker

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

Holiday Horses Parade: decorated jumps! Marissa and Tucker. Continue reading →

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Lock N Load

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

It’s true. Jane has been on horses that know how to jump, but never on a horse that has been bred and trained and had a complete career in jumping. Completely different animal. It’s rack it, aim, and shoot! Continue reading →

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