Fixated on Feet

Natural hoof care, a great farrier, and some super sporty red boots for my horse knock one worry off my list of pre-trip jitters. Don’t worry … I still have other things to worry about.

Horse People, Horse Health, ROCSusan Mora-SchraderMay 7, 2021hoof care, horse shoes vs boots, bad drivers, farriersComment

Can Horses Lose Their Voices? Please?

Despite traffic, rain, high winds and horse serenades, first ‘away trip’ an amazing success! Even if we weren’t planning to drive our boys cross country, this trip to Valley Meadow Farm in Hancock, Maryland justifies our trailer purchase.

Two Steps Forward, One Giant Jump Back

To say we’ve had a bit of a setback would be an understatement. Not so great loading after an amazing ride leaves a grizzled cowboy riding a horse down the side of a very busy road in Maryland.

SVU and a Pile of Poo

Years of watching SVU taught me to fear white vans. Only plumbers and creepy people drive white vans. Funny thing -- my horse seems to share this fear, which could make our purchase of a white trailer problematic.

Horse Training, ROCSusan Mora-SchraderMarch 15, 2021Horse loading, Trailers, TowingComment

GN? BP? LQ? Actually, I'll take a BLT, please.

There are just so many decisions to make when buying a horse trailer. And, everyone has an opinion. Still, when you get it right, you get it right. And, I’m pretty sure I did just that!

Susan Mora-SchraderFebruary 20, 2021Horse loading, Trailers, TowingComment

Picking a Route

Planning a trip is almost as much fun as taking it. Setting this itinerary was no exception, but there’s a lot on the line. Get it wrong and it’s not just you suffering when you’ve got a couple of half-ton travel buddies along for the ride.

Itineraries, ROCSusan Mora-SchraderJanuary 15, 2021Itineraries, Riding Trails, Highway Routes, Horse loadingComment

More Than I Want to Know About Insurance Scams

Someone who has spent a lifetime in the horse world gets wise to cons pretty early. But, the circuitous route that got me a terrific deal on the perfect towing truck shocked even me.

Trailering/Equipment, ROCSusan Mora-SchraderNovember 15, 2020Trucks, Salvage Vehicles, ScamsComment

Why, Sadly, Henry Has To Go

I have always been a Toyota truck person. Something about that iconic styling makes a trip to the store feel like a safari. Unfortunately, however, our Tacoma may just not have what I need to do this trip.

Trailering/Equipment, ROCSusan Mora-SchraderNovember 2, 2020Towing, TrucksComment

The Man Who Started It All

I launched this blog on October 1st. The next day, the man who really started it all, my Dad, passed after a 12-year battle with Parkinsons. He will be on this trip in spirit. It’s exactly the kind of thing he’d have wanted to do.

Horse People, ROCSusan Mora-SchraderOctober 5, 2020Dad, Inspiration, Immigrants to AmericaComment

What This Ride Is All About

Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve ridden horses around the world. Now it’s time to see my beautiful and challenging country from between two ears.