My favourite memories of our recent trip to the Northwest Territories are mostly of the horses that packed us and our gear for the 2 weeks through the mountains. Of the group of 32, there were horses meant for packing, hunters to ride or some in-between that the guides and myself got stuck with. The…
Back to Civilization
Some of you may have noticed I stumbled back onto my phone late yesterday, after being in one of the most remote parts of northern Canada for almost 20 days, all the technology, noises and sights of the big city have stupified me to the point where I’m trying to get my bearings again. How…
Saddle Blanket Inspiration
This weekend I snuck in a leisurely ride with my favourite gal Nameoka. After plowing our way through a creek (I could barely get her to move out of it) and plodding through the forest we came to a stop for a rest (as you can see she’s starving… yes we both might be going…
A few more Chukkers?
This weekend we attended a polo match to cheer on a family member. It was a humid, lazy afternoon…perfect for perching under a tent with some fabulous food and drink. I did feel sorry for the horses and the players in that heat, but I guess they’ve seen worse! And as it goes in polo,…
To the place where I go…
This week has been uncharacteristically quiet on C&C, I believe it’s the first time since I started the blog that I haven’t posted in an entire week. Blame it on the end of Stampede (we had a great weekend touring my parents around though) or the fact that I received an operational nightmare/disaster last Friday…
Roots Calgary Stampede Giveaway!!
Roots contacted me, like everyone excited to be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. To commemorate the centennial, the have created some Limited Edition items that are being sold exclusively at the Calgary locations. Some of the items include a leather embossed bag, a Stampede Awards Jacket and of course clothing! So…
