Horses of the outside world. Lexington Herald Leader: There are 21 living Kentucky Derby winners. Here’s where they all are now, Hale & Roberts, May 1, 2026. Hat tip to G.
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I did not attend the horse show at Stepping Stone Farm last weekend.
What!?
Gonna focus on lessons, for a while.
Why?!
Sam enjoyed trotting down memory lane to relive his glory days with me as his admiring audience. Back then, Captain Fabulous and I had fun simply being being in the show ring. [Spontaneous Showing]
These days, Optimus has decreed that his job is to take care of littles and be an emotional support horse. He sees no reason to bring on the fancy feet. This attitude makes him invaluable as a school horse, but does not impress the judges at the shows. I’m not saying I have to win every time. Not at all. I’m saying I want to go in with a chance. [Lesson Horse, School Horse]
There were other horses available but none that generated show sparkles. [Dream Rides, Dottie]
Hence the horse show post last week. I was pondering the decision. How does this show measure up to those metrics? [Why Horse Show?]
Experience. Saddle seat academy classes. I’ve been to a few. The horses even more so. No one would be going in the ring to learn how to do it. Do it better? Sure. Know the basics? Covered.
Points. Last year, I was high point with a handful of classes, most of them fun shows. Ain’t no way to beat that, and highly unlikely to repeat. [Back in the Bling]
Enjoyment. See above.
So, I did not show. I was a joy & a delight all weekend.
Onwards!
Katherine
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