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What Happened To All The Jumps?

Jumping Diary What happened to all the jumps? They’re still there. I just haven’t gone over them. Pa-dum, ching. But seriously folks. I knew jumping progress would be slow. Jumping lessons are all about cantering and I want to practice between lessons. However, I only ride Milton on the weekends or if IContinue reading “What Happened To All The Jumps?”

Because what I need in my life right now is another barn and another discipline.

Overcoming Obstacles in Our Way Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series AOCS website, Facebook This would be for Rodney. No jumping. No sand box. Done at a walk. Yes, Rodney had a melt-down over a leather halter [Life in the Slow Lane]. Oddly enough, with the weird-looking shit, he’s brave. Not police-horse, bombproof brave, butContinue reading “Because what I need in my life right now is another barn and another discipline.”

Dressage Is For Every Horse, Two New Horse Blogs For You To Love

Adventures in Saddle Seat Recently, two ladies in my area have started horse blogs. Both are working at the intersection of saddle seat and dressage. Sound familiar? My Horse Journey “I have decided to do Hunter Jumper and Dressage riding with my horse … I am going to use this blog to chronicle myContinue reading “Dressage Is For Every Horse, Two New Horse Blogs For You To Love”

Ambushed By My Mailbox

Years ago, when I was young & hopeful, I received a large check at the end of a big job. Instead of having it disappear into the general fund, I splashed out on life memberships for the USDF and the USEA. I have never used them. It’s been over 10 years. I have notContinue reading “Ambushed By My Mailbox”

Chiro, Dunno

The home team had chiropractic adjustments two weeks ago. I have not blogged about it because Milton has been off and on lame since that day. These are NOT related events. The doctor went to Stepping Stone Farm first. I went over to watch a few horses. When I came home to get these twoContinue reading “Chiro, Dunno”

Number 2500

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals Today is post 2500. That’s a lotta text. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

State of the Blog: Call for Ideas

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Thoughts Happy with the blog. Not planning to change. Am looking for advice on interesting adventures for occasional variety. The following is a combination of topics and techniques, as they occurred to me. Require Action By Others Guest Post – hosting. Yes, please. I have pressed friends, family, and totalContinue reading “State of the Blog: Call for Ideas”