We did not have a dressage lesson in July. Sniffle. Mr. E. has made it clear that he wants to see Rodney in a better ring. He has a point. Our riding space is small and often slippy. What is not clear is how we will haul Rodney to another barn. When we took himContinue reading “Rodney’s Dubious Future as a Dressage Horse”
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Letter Art, AlphaBooks: N is for Newsum
Milton Gillian Newsum Kennilworth 1991 Not what you might think. I’ve owned the book since before my Milton was born. Because of the jumper Milton, I was concerned about keeping the name for a Canadian racehorse also named Milton. I was told not to worry. Only the old farts would remember. Newsum on Rodney’s SagaContinue reading “Letter Art, AlphaBooks: N is for Newsum”
7 Ways To Dodge Nostalgia
HE COMPETED AT KENTUCKY HORSE PARK BEFORE I DID?!?! In planning for the CAA Carriage Festival, there was one question on everyone’s mind. How would I handle it? In the end, the weekend didn’t turn out so bad. [Show Report, Show Photos] Looking Back I wasn’t nostalgic because … I already held the pity party.Continue reading “7 Ways To Dodge Nostalgia”
Foto Friday: Bird at Oak Mountain State Park
An excellent bird from an excellent bird lecture as part of an excellent bird photography class led by Meg McKinney [Meet Meg] at the Alabama Wildlife Center in Oak Mountain State Park (class details). Verdict: the majority of my photos still suck pond water, but I’m starting to understand why. Progress. First class [Spotted atContinue reading “Foto Friday: Bird at Oak Mountain State Park”
CAA Repercussions
Driving Thursday A big show [Show Report] leaves a big footprint. Horse Milton is doing so well with the latest step in our NQR random walk [Sand Colic?], that we have been talking about getting him off his special snowflake food [Feed Adventures, Part 1 of 2] and weaning him from naps [Naptime, Update]. Eventually.Continue reading “CAA Repercussions”
Getting a Grip, or Not
Saddle Seat Wednesday Originally I had planned to hold off pontificating on this subject. I’ve had so many theories; I wanted to see if this had any bearing in reality first. Unfortunately, recent show schedules have sent Coach Courtney and us out of town on alternating weeks over the last month & a half. NoContinue reading “Getting a Grip, or Not”
Hitched!
Driving Tuesday Well, that was unexpected. We showed up for Greg’s third groundwork lesson at Stepping Stone Farm [First, SSF] expecting more of the same. After about 5 minutes, Coach Courtney says, “So Greg, want to hook him?” Um, yes? I guess? We knew Milton would be put to a cart sometime this summer. TodayContinue reading “Hitched!”
Virtual Brush Box 