Rodney and I did our mounting block exercise [Where]. Since the ground crew was absent, I did nothing tricksy. After a while, I got bored with sitting and did some flexion exercises from the ground. Look right, look left, give to the bit. Lather, rinse, repeat. After any work session, I can tell Rodney’s moodContinue reading “Magic Feet”
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Why Attend
Having lived in New York, DC, and Pennsylvania, I’ve spent many hours watching the fall indoor circuit live. Back then, it was the only way to see the shows. Last week, I spent many hours watch Penn National streaming live on the USEF Network. I could watch the show in my recliner. I could watchContinue reading “Why Attend”
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Text drafted. Gratuitous cat picture selected. Had a cavity filled. Feeling too punk to assemble the bits. Back tomorrow. Update, Tuesday evening: Feeling better gradually. It isn’t so much the dental work as the epinephrine in the Lidocaine that lays me low. If I remember in time, I can usually convince my dentist to useContinue reading “Placeholder”
Boot Camp Battle
Saturday was the last boot camp lesson before Nationals. I was assigned Lola. Back in the spring, Lola and I showed to good effect [Report & below]. However, that was a class of four horses in huge ring. Boot camp is twice as many horses in half the space. Lola does not appreciate crowds. SheContinue reading “Boot Camp Battle”
Horses in the Grocery Store II
Horses in the Grocery Store I List of Posts: Logos & Other Horse Art
Elegance Evolves
I seem to have helmets on my mind lately. (Helmets -> mind -> head? No? Well, at least I amuse myself.) Last Thursday, I made a point of getting my paws on our iPad2 for the day so I could stream the sidesaddle division from Penn National. Back when I showed, we wore top hatsContinue reading “Elegance Evolves”
Virtual Brush Box 