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USDF Interview: Nicho Meredith, Announcer

“Behind The Scenes: Nicho Meredith, Announcer” USDF Connection March 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a horse show announcer. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Foto Friday: Stella

Driving Forward, Looking Back

Driving Thursday It’s been Lesson Central around here. The day before Greg’s saddle seat driving lesson [Photo Fail], I had one of my own with Alvin. This was my first driving lesson since before Alabama Charity last October [Show Photos], and the first in a long while that was not prompted by “Eek, a show.Continue reading “Driving Forward, Looking Back”

No Show

Saddle Seat Wednesday The barn went to a show last weekend. I did not. Gasp! Clutch the pearls. It would have been possible. The lesson ended noon-ish on Friday [Rodney’s Dressage]. Even with a five-hour drive and the time zone difference, I would have arrived in time for dinner. However, I wanted to stress overContinue reading “No Show”

Milton Gets Shafted

Friend Sharon [Masterclass] came over to watch Rodney’s lesson [Dressage]. Taking advantage of the extra pair of hands, we asked Milton how he felt about shafts to either side [Practice Cart]. All horses are prone to claustrophobia. When flight is your defense, being in a box is a threat. Furthermore, Milton is off the track.Continue reading “Milton Gets Shafted”

Rodney’s Dressage Lesson

I trotted my horse! For the first time in 7 years! Said that way, it’s pitiful. Nevertheless, Rodney and I trotted for the first time since 2010. I’ve had my eye on the dressage instructor Mr. E for a while. He seemed sympathetic to horse and rider. We (cough Greg cough) decided that now wasContinue reading “Rodney’s Dressage Lesson”

Letter Art: Daylight Savings

In honor of More Time at the Barn – aka Daylight Savings – in the US, the blog name spelled out in time zone abbreviations. Who knew there were so many? Réunion Time Oral Time Davis Time Niue Time Easter Island Standard Time Yakutsk Time Samoa Standard Time & Singapore Standard Time South Australian DaylightContinue reading “Letter Art: Daylight Savings”