Monthly Archives: December 2017

Thoughts on The Night The Animals Talked

The myth is that animals are given the gift of speech on Christmas eve. Why? Why would I want my horses to talk? I can imagine what they would say. More carrots! You’re late! Work? I would prefer not, thank you so much. I sense danger! Flee! Flee! Flee! More carrots! They have no troubleContinue reading “Thoughts on The Night The Animals Talked”

Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Driving

Driving Thursday Alabama Winter Tournament 2017-2018 Stepping Stone Farm Chelsea, AL USA Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 [Show Report] 26. Academy Driving with Whiskey – 1st of 2 Thank you to the Courtney Huguley for Whiskey Back in November, Miss Courtney asked me to help her hitch a new horse. She took all the risk. IContinue reading “Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Driving”

Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Riding

Saddle Seat Wednesday Alabama Winter Tournament 2017-2018 Stepping Stone Farm Chelsea, AL USA Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 1. Advance Horsemanship WTC Adult – 4th of 7 2. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern) – 6th of 7 7. Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult – 3rd of 4 Thank you to Courtney Huguley for Whiskey GivenContinue reading “Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Riding”

New Equipment: Blinkers

Coach Courtney suggested blinkers to address Milton being jumpy about the saddle [Milton Meets Butt Brakes]. I had never heard of this. Apparently, Saddlebreds trainers use blinkers when getting horses accustomed to riders. Perhaps an easy transition from driving, something a lot of ASBs do first? Of course, then the big step is removing theContinue reading “New Equipment: Blinkers”

Rodney, The December Dismals

The relationship between Rodney and me has completely cratered. It could be him. He’s been jumpy since his first massage back in October [Massage Day]. As if the bodywork stirred up physical issues. He was more accepting of his second massage – when he didn’t think it was ultra-weird – but still jumpy after. OrContinue reading “Rodney, The December Dismals”