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Leg Lessons

Saddle Seat Wednesday To punish us for sins in a previous life, Stepping Stone Farm gives leg lessons. An amenable schoolhorse trots the inner perimeter of the small covered ring while the rider posts without stirrups, reaches arms overhead, assumes the Flying Angel of Death (a modified, hands-free two-point), and so on. Instructor stands inContinue reading “Leg Lessons”

Rodney’s Progress, April 2016

Grooming 🙂 😦 Ground ties. Stands like a rock. Shifts weight to put down the hind foot when I work on that side. Rodney is so good about grooming that I get surprised – and yes, frustrated – when he suddenly flings his head up in the air. He remains intermittently head-shy about brushes nearContinue reading “Rodney’s Progress, April 2016”

My Elevator Speech

Rodney’s Saga is a personal experience blog about horseback riding and taking care of horses. I expand that to include guest posts, things I have published, and LEGO builds. (hands flyer with blog address) When someone asks about my blog I usually draw a blank, blurt out “Horses” or “My horses,” and then watch theirContinue reading “My Elevator Speech”

Letter Art: Gallifreyan

Translation software by Loren Sherman at Sherman’s Planet. ~~~ BTW, if you notice a disceprancy, I fiddled with the subtitle after my super IT staff generated the image. [Subtitle History: 6] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

USDF Interview: Sabine Schleese, Schleese Saddlery

“Behind The Scenes: Sabine Schleese, Schleese Saddlery” USDF Connection April 2016 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a saddler. Schleese Saddlery © 2016 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. [Previous Behind The Scenes]

Boots, Before & After

Ariat paddock boots from Carousel Tack Shoppe, circa 2008 & 2016. n

Life Lessons: Fleece

Never approach hay while wearing fleece clothing. This is why I don’t wear fleece to the barn. I only went out to check. They talked me into the extra hay serving. Yes, I am wearing my award jacket [Loot] around the house as a sweatshirt. Have I mentioned that I am 12 years old, orContinue reading “Life Lessons: Fleece”