Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Max Photo Dump

 When I first got Max, Mike brought his camera to the barn and got some pictures of our first formal ride together. I knew these would be a "before" series some day.

A "good" moment from July 10th.

About six weeks later, I had Mike come back out for some progress photos. Unfortunately, I remembered the photographer, but not my bridle. Whoops! Luckily, Max is a good boy so I was comfortable bebopping around in just a rope halter. I decided to have Mike snap some pictures anyway. 

I'm glad I did! Even without a bridle, the difference in Max's body, way of going, and expression surprised me when I saw them on the screen. We were about 90 miles into our 100 mile trail walking challenge, and the miles were definitely making a difference!

August 28th. 

Max has been home almost three months. It will be interesting to get some updated photos in the near future. We have a lot to work on, but I think we're moving in the right direction. 

Photo dump to follow.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

September 2026

I cannot believe it is October already! I was almost caught up on August blogging. 

I mostly just have to write about the 2026 Assunpink NACMO ride. This year, Taylor hosted while I assisted in the background. The ride was a great success. In the process, Max did his first double digit rides and broke 100 miles of walking!

Which brings us to September!

I need to blog about:

  • Max's first trip to Round Valley
  • Max's first camping trip at Fair Hill (featuring bareback night rides, galloping in wide open fields, and solo trail rides galore)
  • Riding at Nockamixon with Terra
  • A trip to the Adirondacks for our 10 year anniversary/ Andrew & Amy's wedding
  • Ponying Chip at Deer Path (again)
In the meantime, here are all the September tidbits that didn't warrant their own posts:

Maxwell's first waterfall.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Family Day in the Pines

August 15, 2026
Colliers Mills WMA
4.08 miles
1h22m

In which Bonnie is very happy to have a new horse to lead down the trail.

Friday, September 25, 2026

The Return of Field Trips

 August 13, 2026
Deer Path Park
3.9 miles
1h14m

Two chestnut boys getting ready to have some fun.