Saddle Seeks Horse Top 10 Posts of 2014 (And What They Reveal About My Readers)

Where has 2014 gone?

If you’re like me, perhaps you still have several items on your mental “To-Do List” that need to be checked off, things that just didn’t get done this year.

For example:

I still intend to scan several shoe boxes of old photographs into the photo scanner that I received as a gift THREE Christmases ago.

I have matching nightstands I bought from an estate sale two summers ago that I intend to refinish and buy new handles for.

And I still want to work with my Doberman so she can earn her Canine Good Citizen Certification. There’s a lot to do.

But I‘m happy to say that the top item on both my Wish List and To-Do List has been completed: buy a horse!

And because everyone loves top 10 lists, I will now share Saddle Seeks Horse greatest hits of 2014.

1. 8 Reasons I’m Thankful for my OTTB

What It Reveals About My Readers: You like, maybe even love ex-racehorses.

2. How to Fix a Broken Zipper On Your Boot

What It Reveals About My Readers: You have zippers that need fixin’!

1. The Somewhat Embarrassing Speedo Incident Which Led to Eventing Legend Lucinda Green Following Me on Twitter

What It Reveals About My Readers: You enjoy reading embarrassing moment narratives or you are fans of eventing (or both!).

1. Help! I’m Stuck (My Horse Dilemma)

What It Reveals About My Readers: You are a very encouraging group–helping me rally as I was preparing to buy my next horse.

1. Green Ex-Racehorse Reacts to Helicopter

What It Reveals About My Readers: You were as impressed as I was with how well Knight responded to the scary helicopter.

1. How to Write Horse in Chinese

What It Reveals About My Readers: You were excited about 2014 being the Year of the Horse and decided to give Chinese writing a shot.

1. Kentucky Horse Park Post

What It Reveals About My Readers: You also think that mini-horses and the golf-cart tram boy were cute too.

1. Throwing Caution to the Wind

What It Reveals About My Readers: You journeyed with me as I awaited the pre-purchase exam results on Knight.

 

1. Dog Training–Loose Leash Walking Breakthrough

What It Reveals About My Readers: I’m not the only one who has dogs who pull.

1. More Horsey Excitement

What It Reveals About My Readers: You like following Grand Prix show jumping (and wacky riders competing in charity benefit classes).

 

Thank you for following along this past year. Even though I haven’t met most of you, I feel as though I’ve made some really great friends through this blog. It’s an honor.

And I’d like to specifically mention and express gratitude to my Faithful Five–my top five commenters from 2014. They are all wonderful bloggers you should check out (if you haven’t already).

The lovely Firnhyde from South Africa who writes with a maturity beyond her years at Riding on Water.

Carey a fellow SoCal rider, I actually got to meet this year at the LA Masters Grand Slam. Her fun blog is Me Jump Pretty One Day (nice nod to a hilarious David Sedaris book).

Martine aka Magreenlee who makes me laugh with her charming wit over at Tails From Provence. I dream about going on a hack with her one day. What could be better than a trip to France? Riding in France!

Midwestern Plant Girl–a horticultural maven, dog fan, and budding horse lover who never fails to leave an upbeat comment. I “get” her as we’re both from the same area of Illinois. Now if I could only garden like her.

And uber cool photographer/equestrian blogger/OTTB lover, Lauren from She Moved to Texas. (She has the best giveaways AND can make cool infographics!)

What have been the blogging highlights of your year, as a reader or writer? Feel free to share from your own blogs. And Happy Almost New Year!