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Camp Report, The Three Stages of Drill Team

Home Team Stage 1) Oh! Hell! No! Stepping Stone Farm Advanced Camp started off with a bang, or more accurately, a hop. At North Georgia, Milton handled traffic beautifully [Notes]. At his home barn, not so much. Unfortunately, drill team is all about having other horses in one’s personal space. Overtaking horse? Hop. TailgatingContinue reading “Camp Report, The Three Stages of Drill Team”

A Colorful Quad

Graphic Design Aitutaki, Cook Islands Year of the Horse 2014 “Aitutaki resumed a separate stamp issuing policy in 1972. The issues were aimed at the thematic collectors market. … since the late 1990’s, stamp production has been limited. The stamps of the Cook Islands remain valid on Aitutaki, while the issues of AitutakiContinue reading “A Colorful Quad”

The End of the Road, In Which I Consider the Price Of Living Vicariously

Adventures in Saddle Seat, Commentary Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton rode in the Saddle Seat World Cup, July 4-6, Lexington, KY. I went to cheer. The problem with living vicariously is that, at the end of the day, you are the one in the stands. The Road to the World Cup is theContinue reading “The End of the Road, In Which I Consider the Price Of Living Vicariously”

The Road Leads to Lexington

Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton rode in the Saddle Seat World Cup, July 4-6, Lexington, KY. I went to cheer. Lexington street scenes. Lexington shopping. My traveling companions were kind enough to let me get in touch with my inner shopasaurus. Old Kentucky Chocolates Joseph-Beth Booksellers Commotion! Consignment RidingContinue reading “The Road Leads to Lexington”

The Road Leads to the Kentucky Horse Park

Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton rode in the Saddle Seat World Cup, July 4-6, Lexington, KY. I went to cheer. Spotted and her stunt double watch dressage & hunters. KHP is large enough to hold four completely separate horse shows at the same time. Stalking #TeamLia. Yellow is aContinue reading “The Road Leads to the Kentucky Horse Park”

My View From The Side Of The Road

Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton rode in the Saddle Seat World Cup, July 4-6, Lexington, KY. I went to cheer. I’m tired of watching people compete at the Kentucky Horse Park. What about me? First, there was the years of Rolex [Peregrinatio in Stabilitate]. Then, there was WEG 2010.Continue reading “My View From The Side Of The Road”

Road to the World Cup, The Rest of the Show, Guest Post

Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton is on the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. She is sharing her story. Welcome Reagan. Part 1 [Have Saddle, Will Travel] Part 2 [First Team Practice] Part 3 [Three-Gaited & Five-Gaited] Part 4 [Do I Miss Equitation?] Part 5 [Traveling for the Team]Continue reading “Road to the World Cup, The Rest of the Show, Guest Post”