Adverse Conditions, A Reference

Training Journal   I’m writing this now so that when it is too cold, too wet, too hot, too whatever, I have no excuse for sitting about feeling glum and pointless. Rain Obviously, if the sky is electric, I stay inside. Once the front has passed through and taken the thunderstorms with it, we settleContinue reading “Adverse Conditions, A Reference”

Challenge, Do Something You Are Bad At

Fit To Ride   Exercise is more likely to happen if it is interesting, yes?   In my endless quest to get my butt off the couch and myself off the farm, I found a weekly adult dance class at The Dance Foundation. The format is perfect. Mid-day; I can ride in the evenings. Drop-in;Continue reading “Challenge, Do Something You Are Bad At”

Learning From Youth

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Saddle seat lesson from Emily Hillhouse, a new instructor at Stepping Stone Farm. Not Sam, but at least Optimus, so I was only minimally stressed about the horse [Theory Vs. Reality]. BEFORE My first riding lesson from someone YOUNGER than me. Technically, Coach Courtney & Coach Kate are younger, butContinue reading “Learning From Youth”

Milton Does Demo Duty

Training Journal   Cahaba Pony Club hosted an, “Introduction to Driving Horses and Ponies” at El Gezira Riding Academy. Milton went to demonstrate ground-driving. While he is not cleared to hitch in public at the moment, we thought ground driving & long-lining would be a useful skill to show the pony clubbers. Area driver MeganContinue reading “Milton Does Demo Duty”