Monthly Archives: February 2012
It’s All About the Horse Time
Riding is the best therapy that I can think of (albeit not the cheapest) for I can be in the worst mood and after only few minutes on a horse I feel like a different person. I remember how I used to (and still do sometimes) get so uptight when I first began training. One more »
A Little Slice of Heaven in Aiken
I am a big believer in what is “meant to be, will be” and that “things always work out for the best.” So even though I stated in my December post that “all I want for Christmas is for Jaliska to go to Florida,” I really did not understand the full implications of that wish. more »
Time Well Spent
My life has taken some really interesting, and unexpected, turns since beginning my Quest. Take, for instance, the fact that I ended up on a riding holiday in Aiken, SC, with my daughter recently. Now, never would I have dreamed that I would be going to Aiken last week, or any other time for that more »
Quality Time with J and Nicole in Aiken
Nic and I arrive at the Carriage House Bed & Breakfast, and to our mutual delight, it is just charming. We instantly love it and Dottie, the innkeeper, makes us feel right at home. After unpacking and changing into what would be our attire for the next five days, i.e. breeches, boots and chaps, more »
A Warm, Southern Welcome to Aiken
My daughter, Nicole, and I are well on our way to a fantastic weekend in Aiken, SC to visit my horse and do some serious riding. Our plane lands at the Augusta, Georgia airport right around noon. When making our way to the jet way from the airplane, we are instantly hit with bright southern more »