Sam has been at the vet clinic with eye problems. 😦
Letter design inspiration from A Letter a Week 2014: Alphabet Of Tricks I, J, K, L. I intended curved sections. Did not turn out well. My reach exceeds my artistic grasp.
A selection of Sam posts
First Ride: Sam I Am, with video
Early Lesson: New Clothes & Old Habits
Shows: Show Report: Mid-South Spring Premiere, Rainsville, AL 2013, “However, when I asked Sam to move left, he came over all lesson-horse and said …”
Show Report: Winter Tournament 2, Hartselle AL 2014, “Mind you, Sam has probably been in more show rings than I have. He was having a moment.”
Georgia On My Mind – Show Report: Pro Am, Perry, GA 2014, “I tugged on the inside rein causing Sam to give me exactly what I asked for, a canter on the wrong lead.”
Ode to a Lesson Horse: National Academy Day 3+1: Horse of the Year Nomination
Thank you to Ashleigh Donovan and the Donovan family for sharing their wonderful horse.
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Update January 2016
Sam came through fine and returned to work. A few recent links:
Photo of Me, December 2015, Sam & Big
Show Photos: ASAC 2015, March 2015
Show Report & Tweets: Georgia Fall Classic 2014, “Sam – as wonderful as he is – doesn’t do it for free.” December 2014
Show Photos, NACHS 2014
MSSP 2014
Sandra Hall Photography
Virtual Brush Box 
Will his eyes get better?
Word from on high is, “That is certainly the hope and direction right now.”