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WEG XC

Today is the scheduled day for cross-country at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon NC, USA. Although invited to volunteer [Opportunity or Distraction], I ultimately chose not go. The original plan for today’s post was to yap about that decision and how I felt about it. In light of current conditions, my mental gymnasticsContinue reading “WEG XC”

Wild Horse Goes Walk-Trot, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm

Photos by Bryan Pope, @thebryonpope ASHAA Fun Show Saturday, September 8, 2018 [Show Report] Strollin’ along. Could he be more pleasant? Winning never gets old. Obligatory ribbon shot. Milton fails to see the point. Milton rides totally different than he looks. Even I have to admit that in photos Milton seems a joy and aContinue reading “Wild Horse Goes Walk-Trot, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm”

Leaving The Wheels At Home, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Driving, Not

Driving ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 I did not drive at this show. Riding only [Show Report]. Since Coach Courtney had a full load, she could not bring the cart. I had a choice: bring cart or bring Milton. Pro Milton/Anti Driving + Working with Milton isContinue reading “Leaving The Wheels At Home, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Driving, Not”

Resting On One’s Laurels Never Works, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Saddle Seat

Adventures in Saddle Seat ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 Sultan’s Miracle Man/Sam 30 Academy Showmanship WTC Adult, 2 of 2 31 Academy Equitation WTC Adult, 1 of 2 Thank you to Courtney Huguley for Super Sam. Between Milton’s warm-up and classes [Victory!], I reverted to saddle seat.Continue reading “Resting On One’s Laurels Never Works, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Saddle Seat”

Victory Is Ours! Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Hunt Seat

Home Team ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 Milton 30a Academy Open Hunter Pleasure Walk and Trot, 1 of 2 31a Academy Open Hunter Equitation Walk and Trot, 1 of 2 Warm-up Milton is not afraid of big trailers. He’s been shining us on [NEGA1, NEGA2, SSF]. AtContinue reading “Victory Is Ours! Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Hunt Seat”

If The Pin Fits

Tackbox Tidbits by Letter Hen, on Etsy, on Instagram Photo shoot at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Did I use the right photo? Should I have used one with a different background? Or one with this background but with different lighting? Did I crop it correctly? Should I mention that it was a Kickstarter project? AndContinue reading “If The Pin Fits”

M is for MEPSA

Graphic Design MEPSA 2017 Championship Results by Jennifer Cole Model Equine Photo Showers Association Photo Shower’s Annual Cole/Lulu 2018 The model horse project has been pushed so far onto the back burner, I don’t think it’s on the stove anymore. I look at the pretty pictures from the show, and think, ‘Hmmm, maybe.’ ThenContinue reading “M is for MEPSA”