Jumping Diary You make an impromptu, introductory water jump. Puddle. Puddle with pole in front. Puddle with pole in middle. Milton never refused. He did skirt the edge of the water once or twice. More in the manner of, ‘Hey Boss, did you know we can get around this?’ When he gotContinue reading “When Life Gives You Rain”
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Which Way Should I Go? Trailering Poll
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”
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”
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