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Why Do We Buy Things We Don’t Need? MEPSA Annual 2018

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Thoughts Why do people shop? Why do we buy clothes we don’t wear, books we don’t read, food we don’t eat? Is it wishful thinking? Will this be the time I read The Economist cover to cover, or at all? Is it the act of shopping itself? The act of buying?Continue reading “Why Do We Buy Things We Don’t Need? MEPSA Annual 2018”

All Dressed Up And No Place To Go

The day before the show [Up & Down], I picked up the clothes I had fitted at the previous show [Riding Vs Showing: Meet-up In A Hotel Room]. I’m not used to this high living. Vest When I would put on my fancy, custom vest [New Clothes] at shows, I would think, ‘Hmmmpf, this doesn’tContinue reading “All Dressed Up And No Place To Go”

… and Round & Round, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Driving

Pleasure Driving Alabama Winter Tournament 2018-2019 Heathermoor Farm Riding Academy Moody AL, USA Hosted by & originally scheduled for Stepping Stone Farm Saturday, February 9, 2019 [Show Report] 26. Academy Driving – 1st of 1 With Whiskey Throttle. Thank you to Courtney Huguley. Fourth Class: Into The Thunderdome The show was moved becauseContinue reading “… and Round & Round, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Driving”

Up & Down …, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Riding

Adventures in Saddle Seat Alabama Winter Tournament 2018-2019 Heathermoor Farm Riding Academy Moody AL, USA Hosted by & originally scheduled for Stepping Stone Farm Saturday, February 9, 2019 1. Advance Horsemanship WTC Adult – 2nd of 5 2. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern) – 3rd of 5 With Sultan’s Miracle Man. Thank youContinue reading “Up & Down …, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Riding”

Chiro Update, Still Dunno

Getting around to thoughts on the chiropractic appointment last month [Chiro, Dunno]. Before The Appointment While I am a big fan of body work in general, I am dubious about chiropractic work. Sessions I have seen in the past have involved violent yanking. It felt wrong to me. Years ago, I had Mathilda & PreviousContinue reading “Chiro Update, Still Dunno”

Juggling The Options

I need a new word. This situation is the diametric opposite of a problem. General Conundrum With everything I/we want to do with horses, how do we decide what’s next? Do we go somewhere or work at home? If we ship, do we lesson, or school on our own? Milton at Stepping Stone Farm? Long-lineContinue reading “Juggling The Options”

A Dog Can Dream

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals American Saddlebred Horse Association of Alabama Alabama Hunter Jumper Association The Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series Birmingham Dressage & Combined Training Association Process notes: In an ideal world, the streamers would be fluttering in the breeze. Currently, graceful curves are beyond my skill set. Geometric it is. Thank youContinue reading “A Dog Can Dream”