Pretty Ribbon, Costume Version

Saddle Seat Wednesday To reward the work that goes into a costume class entry, SSF gave every participant one of these lovelies. [Macho Dresses Up] On the SSF Facebook page, the video labeled “Because I’m biased …” shows all of the entries, In the background, you can see Macho enter the ring and spin aroundContinue reading “Pretty Ribbon, Costume Version”

Thereby Hangs a Tail

Milton was soliciting attention, so I grabbed the Cowboy Magic and detangled his tail. They both love this. To preserve the hairs, I use my fingers rather than brushes or combs. Grab a hunk of tail. Separate out hairs one by one. Grab a new hunk. Keep going until tail is free of snarls. Doesn’tContinue reading “Thereby Hangs a Tail”

And Now For All The Other Parts Of My Life

We had a plan. It was a good plan. When I committed to Nationals back in August [Madness], there were eleven weeks until we left for the show. For four of those weeks, lessons would be unavailable or restricted. NBD. I’d up the lesson rate a bit when coach Courtney was around. No reason toContinue reading “And Now For All The Other Parts Of My Life”

Letter Art: V is for Vest, Again

New Year. New Vest. Let’s hope I get some wear out of this one. Looking Back Yellow vest [At The Horse Show]. Borrowed for first shows in 2013. Blue vest [Show Photos SE Charity]. Bought in 2013 [Show Report, It Takes a Village]. Worn with salmon plaid shirt. Purple vest [Show Photos Nat 2014]. BoughtContinue reading “Letter Art: V is for Vest, Again”