A Horse Show in 83 Tweets. [Show Report, NACHS 2016]
Sunday, October 23, 2016
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 23, 2016
Wednesday, October 28, 2016
Hi Mom! Let the show tweets begin.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
I have reached the stage of wishful packing. I hope I have everything. Onwards. #dontsuck #NACHS2016
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Wheels up. To barn. #dontsuck #NACHS2016
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Good morning horses!
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Wheels up! TN here we come.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Pit stop.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Incar entertainment: Death By Black Hole, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, read by Dion Graham. Outside the laws of physics, everything else is opinion.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Pit stop the 2nd.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Alvin wants to know why the bus is not moving.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Horse show! Horse show!
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Setting up stalls. Yes, I miss this.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
McD for lunch. At my suggestion. It was either go get lunch or set up stall curtains. Dont miss that.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Judging by takedown, I figured curtains would be a PIA. I was right. Didnt even hang em, just watching was exhausting.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
Set up done. Horse fed. Now people.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 26, 2016
If it's Wednesday, it must be Chop House.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
B&R for dessert. The Only Ice Cream.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Hotel & bed. Subdued Kermit dance.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Word from Mom: Sleep well. ❤️
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Good morning! Are we ready for warm-up day?
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Barn call @ 9. Up & about attempting sunrise pix. Waiting for sun.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Cemeteries can be uplifting, if you think of how much love each space represents.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Word from Mom: That’s a beautiful thought. Fascinating how a horse 🐴 can make a night owl 🌚into an early bird 🐦
At barn.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Took Alvin for a walk. Old man is ready to rock.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Watched Ig drive. Rode Sam. Rode Iggy.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Hold Alvin for bath. Hold Snippy for foot wash. Hold Sam for nail polish.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Word from Mom: At least you don’t have to wear polish or do you?
Me: No. Gloves.
Done for the morning. Lunch.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Alas for good intentions. McAllister's Deli salad bar. Parking lot full. Couldn't cope. Gatorade & a used bookstore instead …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Word from Mom: Not so smart there, Jonesey.
… Will try again after nap.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
What to eat? Subway too big, even 1/2. No sandwich places appealed. Pizza! Dont ask me why.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Word from Mom: comfort food
Back to barn. Munchkins to ride.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Word from Mom: eat dinner. 🍽 ❤️️
And that's a wrap. Horses ridden. Tack cleaned. Stalls picked. Water topped off. Ready for tomorrow.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
If it's Thursday, it must be sushi.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 27, 2016
Word from Mom: Sushi 🍣 is good. Eating dinner is good. ‘Night. ❤️️
Bed.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Friday, October 28, 2016
At 3 am, is it insomnia if you have been in bed since 8:30?
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Good morning! Are we ready to horse show? Early classes. Wont say much until after.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Getting dressed & finding peppermint wrappers everywhere. #lifewithsaddlebreds
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Eq with Sam, 4/8. Judges: 1,3,6. Room for improvement.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Showmanship with Iggy, 2/8. Position better but not best. More imp, we WENT. I resolved to get in trouble for too fast rather than too slow.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
My trainer says I didnt suck. #motivationalspeaker
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Judges card 2nd class, 2-2-1. First from the guy who had me 6th before.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Quality of riders high across the board. #toughshow #dontsuck
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Word from Mom: Don’t suck is good. 🙏
Bowing to social pressure, I am at lunch. Arbys.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Word from Mom: Good girl.
B&R. Again. There can be only one.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Glorious shower & nap.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Back to barn. Time for the walk-trotters. So far everyone rides at least once tomorrow.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Short version. Havent conferred w/ TPTB, but I feel that I'm riding way better than last year … and competition has risen comensurately.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Long version. Had an outstanding warm-up yesterday. Really. With both horses. Surprised even Coach Courtney. …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
… last night worried that I wouldnt remember what I had done …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
… Cheering section pointed out to panic then. Doing so before was a waste of a panic attack …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
… first class rode well, but could tell it wasnt quite. In retrospect, needed more voom. Sam has been warned …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
… second class, rode better and faster. 50-75℅ of warm-up? Had one pass that was spot on …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
… yes, I need more than one pass, but nice to know it's in there …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
… jumper rider used to tell me, first you get it at home, then you get it warm-up, then you get it in the ring. Onwards!
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
Gave up on riding for it & bought a championship. #fundraiser #rideforrunyon pic.twitter.com/NjfE1jgUVO
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 28, 2016
I am supplying make up to other people. Pause for the irony.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Word from Mom: Twilight Zone.
Done for today. Dinner.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Chop House redux. Bed.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Good morning! Are we ready to horse show? Early classes again.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
The bed & breakfast owner thinks I'm the quietest person she's ever met. ?!?!?
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Eq with Sam. 6/16. Thrilled with ride. I rode well. Sam worked the hardest he's ever worked for me. Our best on the day.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Pleasure with Iggy. 2/16! Didnt feel as smooth. Lots of twiddly bits to fix. OTOH, Iggy gets sparkle points …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
… Sam, much as I adore him, sucks sparkle out of the environment …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
… It's not just rider. It's horse & rider as team/picture/unit …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
… it may be my destiny to never get a blue at Miller Coliseum. As fierce as this show is, second is starting to look real sweet …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
… not that I'll ever up trying for a blue …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
… ever GIVE up …
… Two classes tomorrow! Onwards!
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Word from Mom: Way to go. 🙏
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Judges cards. Eq 9, 7, 1= 6th. Pls 2, 4, 2 = 2nd.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Word from Mom: Way to go! 🏇
Taking that afternoon off from the show to watch Greg in a driving clinic. B/c this weekend wasnt crazy enuf.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Word from Mom: Go Greg!
Greg is a natural. #imnotbiased
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Back to show. Championship night for the walk-trotters. One has to be top ten of 15; the other top eight of 16. #dontsuck
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 29, 2016
Cant beat having a multiple National Champion walk you thru your pattern. #dontsuck
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
McD. Bed.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Good morning! Horse show!
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Word from Mom: Gooood morning.
Stomach upset. Feels more like 4 days of restaurant eating than nerves. Only for lunch and dinner. Custom breakfasts at b&b.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Shout out to Hastings House for, once again, providing the perfect mix of attention & privacy. And pussy cats.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Word from Mom: life is good.
Hastings House B&B on RS
Promo: Hastings House
And Now For Something Completely Different
Pleasure Final with Iggy. 3rd of 10. Very happy with.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Eq Final with Iggy. Top Ten (we all were), not top 3. Not displeased. Railwork was good. Not my best pattern …
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Would have had a better pattern with Sam but might not have made top 6 in railwork to get to pattern.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Another National Academy in the rear view mirror.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Word from Mom: Glad you had Sunday, & not unpleased.
Judges card 4th across the board.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
That was second class/eq final.
Pleasure final/first class 2,3,5 = 3rd
Heading home.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 30, 2016
Word from Mom: Safe journey.
Home safe.
— Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 31, 2016
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Thank you for reading,
Katherine Walcott
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