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Milton’s Real Name

If I ever show Milton at the FEI levels, I will have to pay $1000 or show him under his racing name. The FEI will first default to the name of the horse in a document issued at birth … (or) … the horse’s first studbook document … (or) … the first original document issuedContinue reading “Milton’s Real Name”

Hipico Del Mar, Guest Photos

Hipico Del Mar From a reader vacationing in Mexico, We were on our way down a dusty, unpacked dirt road to see the crocodiles, who are now fenced in to protect the tourists. And voila! You just never know. ~~~ More Foreign Barn: El Palomino Ranch, Guest Photo

Letter Art: E is for Eventing

2016 Alphabet Apple Brush Carrot Do 2015 Alphabet

Off Topic: That Awkward Moment

That awkward moment when you are alone in the pool and the sweet young thing who swims well enough to be a lifeguard has nothing to do but watch your discoordinated flounderings. That awkward moment when you realized that not only does your mother-in-law buy your husband’s clothes, she buy most of yours as well.Continue reading “Off Topic: That Awkward Moment”

Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves

On the way to Saturday’s show [Report], my medical advisor dosed me with 200mg of caffeine, the equivalent of more than five 12-ounce Cokes (35mg each). Those who know me IRL are saying, “Why? For the love of all that is holy, WHY?!” I can be … perky. I am not an obvious candidate forContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves”

Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves

Much less nervous, particularly at the show on Saturday [Report]. Oh, I still have butterflies. However, I have gone back to a sustainable population of the native species: gray bodies with long silver antennae and wings of Inner Princess pink. On one wing is written “Nerves”; on the other, “Excitement.” I let the invasive speciesContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves”

Weekend Reports: Show

Saddle Seat Wednesday Winter Tournament 2015/2016 #3Hosted by Winsalot StablesArab City ParkSaturday, February 27, 2016 Riding Results4/10. 4/9. 5/6. Pastel ribbons in large (for us) classes. Not unpleased. Sam did not like the mud, ring, phase of the moon. Riding LessonsAfter you use an aid, put it away.Comment from ringside: Ease up on your reins.Me:Continue reading “Weekend Reports: Show”