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Milton’s First Oxer

Grey Wonder, Jumping Diary Ascending oxer. His mouth is open because his mouth is always open. He is always “Talking.” Milton has many opinions that he feels the need to express. The lines back to the handler are actually loose. Also this one. Measured 2″1″. This is the height we will need for theContinue reading “Milton’s First Oxer”

Waiting, Guest Photo

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals Before Dressage Full Circle Horse Park April 6, 2019 [Show Report] Jeremy Villar Photography Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Rodney in the Hall of Fame

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Thoughts Rodney Jenkins, that is. Rodney-the-horse is named after Mr. Jenkins. As a rule, I’m not crazy about copying someone else’s name. It lacks creativity. However, I had a horse whose name started with R-O- (Roscoe) and a desperate desire to change our luck [Repost, BTE 6 of 9: BackContinue reading “Rodney in the Hall of Fame”

Clothing Kaleidoscope

That’s me. Riding fashionista. Not. Sun Shirts – Joining The New Millenium I was so so taken with the show shirt [Surprise], that I splashed out on two more sun shirts for schooling. Blue Tailored Sportsman [No website? Google is only giving me retailers.]. Same-color, ventilated sleeves. The medium was a better fit, but theContinue reading “Clothing Kaleidoscope”

Philosophical Reflections Following My Post-Show Snit

Ride the horse you have. For anyone just tuning in. I went to a show [Entering The Class]. My horse was a jackass [Wannabe Saddlebred Coming Through]. I had feelings about this [Sour Side Up]. I pondered. This is the result. Ride the horse you have. If that means walking two laps around the pasturesContinue reading “Philosophical Reflections Following My Post-Show Snit”

Sour Side Up, Rodney

Rodney’s spring lameness [SitRep] slid in my somewhat annual snit over his lot in life. Although, archives would indicate that the two happened concurrently [Saga]. Sigh. Once he was sound, he was anxious and edgy to ride. It was easier to concentrate on the next show and push Rodney to the back burner, or occasionallyContinue reading “Sour Side Up, Rodney”

Sour Side Up, Milton

The Gray Wonder As the excitement from the show wore off, I grew increasingly disappointed in Milton’s response. I put a lot of effort into getting ready for Mid-South [Report]. I wanted to put on a good show, okay, I wanted to show off in front of the community that has been so acceptingContinue reading “Sour Side Up, Milton”