Author: Kimi

I'm a renegade equestrian obsessed with, maybe even possessed by, riding my Standardbred mare in wild places. Discovering what we are capable of over distance and experiencing new trails drives my gypsy soul onward. I have many places to see and many, many more miles to go before I sleep. Follow me through this twisty little journey I call life, and maybe we can ride the trails together one day. Happy reading, and happy riding!
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Redefined Goals for Ride Season 2019

Kimi

I am a person who thrives off of goal-making, planning and progression. So I find it a little odd that I never took the time at the beginning of 2019 to make goals for myself (and Sego). Now that our first ride of the season is out of the way, I have come up with… Continue reading Redefined Goals for Ride Season 2019

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The Horse (and Rider) with Many Hats – Plans for the “Off” Season

Kimi

Ay, ay, ay... it's Wednesday, already! Last week was incredibly busy (yes, the same song we all sing), full of early mornings and late evenings, as well as a weekend camping trip. Needless to say, I didn't have any time to write, though I had plenty I wanted to write about. This week is proving… Continue reading The Horse (and Rider) with Many Hats – Plans for the “Off” Season

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“Whoa, what is this gait?” AKA “Sego’s happy place”

Kimi

OK, so are Standardbreds gaited or not? The answer in short is yes, and no. In my younger Standie obsession phase, I believed all STBs were gaited. By beloved grey Standardbred Breyer Horse, "Stratus", as I called him, was forever frozen in a lateral movement- left front and left hind leg moving forward at the… Continue reading “Whoa, what is this gait?” AKA “Sego’s happy place”