On the trip to Stepping Stone Farm there are two turns I hate. Deal with or avoid? Overall, the trip is easy. It is less than 20 miles on low-traveled, country back roads. There is one stoplight. The first turn I hate is at a T-intersection on the way to the barn. Traffic from theContinue reading “Which Way Should I Go? Trailering Poll”
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Portrait of A Photographer
On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals Photo of me by Meg McKinney [posts] from a field trip to Bessemer, AL, during a recent photo class [Mural, Trail]. Cropped by me to remove other class members, at least one of whom does not like their picture taken. Added border & watermark. Thank you for reading,Continue reading “Portrait of A Photographer”
Cold Weather Riding Is Like Dating
On My Mind, Miscellaneous Thoughts As I get older, I am less amused by riding in extreme conditions, such as pouring rain, freezing cold, or after two hours of sleep. I CAN. I just don’t WANT to. I don’t think aging brings limits as much as it brings an increasing list of thingsContinue reading “Cold Weather Riding Is Like Dating”
A Wordless Story, Show Photos, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #3
Pleasure Driving You’ve met Meg [posts]. Now meet Deb. (Waves hi.) Deb Kesecker is Meg’s student in a photojournalism class. Meg sent Deb to the horse show [Show Report] on Saturday with the assignment to take pictures that tell a story. By chance, I was one of the people Deb met at the show. IContinue reading “A Wordless Story, Show Photos, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #3”
Cuteness On The Hoof, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #3, Driving
Pleasure Driving Introducing: Chappie the Haflinger Alabama Winter Tournament 2018-2019 Heathermoor Farm Riding Academy Moody AL, USA Saturday, January 12, 2019 [Show Report] 26. Academy Driving – 1st of 1 Thank you to Reagan Upton for absolutely adorable Chappie. Previous Show [Once More Into The Cart, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #1,Continue reading “Cuteness On The Hoof, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #3, Driving”
Riding Vs Showing, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #3, Riding
Adventures in Saddle Seat Alabama Winter Tournament 2018-2019 Heathermoor Farm Riding Academy Moody AL, USA Saturday, January 12, 2019 1. Advance Horsemanship WTC Adult – 4th of 6 2. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern) – 1st of 4 7. Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult – 2nd of 5 All riding classes with Sultan’sContinue reading “Riding Vs Showing, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #3, Riding”
Cantering This Way and That, Jump Lesson at SSF
Jumping Diary I had my first jumping lesson with a saddle seat instructor (referenced [here]). Yeah, you read that right. It was her first jumping lesson also. Until now, all our work with Coach Courtney has been in her wheelhouse: driving [Hitched! & Maiden Voyage!], holding my paw [I Ride Milton!], even our walk/trot classesContinue reading “Cantering This Way and That, Jump Lesson at SSF”
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