October 2026

My goodness, how is it November already? The year is wrapping right up.

Things I need to post about:

• A random road trip with Hannah (sans horses!)
• Riding Hannah's horses at Ringwood
• Taking Max to Christie Hoffman
• Exploring Clover Hill Park (and getting attacked by vultures... twice)
• Riding at the St. Michael's Preserve
  
• A grand horseback adventure at Washington Valley (and nearby Dunkin Donuts)
• The subsequent hike Mike and I took there in search of my hoof boot
• Taking the boys to an obstacle clinic and accidental cattle play day
• Max's first (and second!) NACMO ride

In the meantime, here's everything else that happened in October. I'm so glad we packed this much adventure into one of my favorite months. I feel like we soaked up every bit of fall we could before the time change. 

The goodest boys.

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.

August 2026

 I am blogging as fast as I can but there is still so much to write about! I'm going through all my firsts with Max which will require proper documentation. 

His first trail ride with me. First time being ridden downtown. First time going swimming. First solo trail ride. First time ponying Chip on trail. First time trail riding with Bonnie. First time setting up a NACMO ride. With any luck, we'll add our first camping trip this weekend.

We've also finished our 100 miles of walking so things are about to pick up!

But one thing I can stay on top of is the monthly photo dump. So here you go!

Chip says hello.

July 2026

 I have finished privately chronicling the final rides of the previous chapter. It's time to dive into new beginnings! I am officially viewing July 1st as a clean, new page. 

I still have to formally introduce Max (very soon!) In the meantime, have a bunch of photos from July.

So glad this kid is safe and settling well into his new routine.

June 2026 [Redacted]

  Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

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