Training Journal Dressage. Full Circle Horse Park. Intro Test A. With Rodney. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, right?!?!?!?! Since our canter session at the end of July [They Said It Couldn’t Be Done], we have been quietly planning this show debut. I hope you understand why I haven’t said anything until now. Many a slip twixtContinue reading “Show Today! You Are Not Going To Believe This”
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Redneck Summer Party, Between The Ears At Peach Park
Random Images What do you do when the heat index tops 100? Hose off the horses, turn them back out, and head down to Peach Park in Clanton for peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach candy, and, of course, peaches. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Milton Continues His Summer Break
Training Journal tldr: We almost found a saddle for Milton, but fell down the NQR rabbit hole instead. The local tack shop had a used 18″ Steuben. Ideally, I ride in a 17 1/2″ saddle, but 18″ is not a dealbreaker. It was old, but those saddles last forever. Eventhough Milton was taking timeContinue reading “Milton Continues His Summer Break”
Them There, Me Here, Screenshots From Louisville 2019
Adventures in Saddle Seat Notes Helmets spotted in the Hunter class! In a class of 20, the majority wore hunt caps, i.e. strapless helmets. I never got an exact count in all the milling. I estimate that 3-4 exhibitors wore a helmet with a harness. Hunt caps used to be all the rage inContinue reading “Them There, Me Here, Screenshots From Louisville 2019”
Rodney Continues to Roam
Training Journal The Marbles Come … Thursday afternoon/evening at Stepping Stone Farm. The day was too hot to long-line in the sun, so we went right to riding. I walked in covered ring for 10-15 minutes to warm up in the shade. Unfortunately, the diameter is too small for his big self to openContinue reading “Rodney Continues to Roam”
Synchro Peeing
Horsekeeping No pics. You are welcome. Rodney, The Bashful Bladder I have to pee. I do so hate peeing in public. First thing I shall do when I get home is to locate a good spot. They have opened the door of the big white box. Time to go home. Please make all dueContinue reading “Synchro Peeing”
Go Team! Louisville 2019!
Graphic Design Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm World’s Championship Horse Show, Louisville, KY For those following along at home. Qualifying classes Sunday Afternoon Reagan & non-SSF horse 26. ASB Hunter Country Pleasure Sunday Night Courtney & Buster 42. Four-Year-Old Roadster Pony Monday Morning Jess & Buster 52. Junior Exhibitor Roadster PonyContinue reading “Go Team! Louisville 2019!”