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Book Arrivals

Jean Abernethy’s website The Fat Pony on Facebook Disclosures: Nothing to disclose. While I have been a fan of Jean’s since she illustrated my two monthly blogs [Coda], there was no backroom deal for this book. I bought it as anyone would. Fan of The Fat Pony’s Facebook posts. Bought book, although author did offerContinue reading “Book Arrivals”

Whither Now? Saddle Seat Version

Riding I plan to maintain weekly saddle seat lessons. It’s good to get on a schoolhorse. It’s good to have someone reminding me to look up. It’s good to have a barn family. Showing Job one is to let my budget recover. I’ve sat out a mere handful of shows over the last three years.Continue reading “Whither Now? Saddle Seat Version”

Whither Now?

Boot camp is over. Nationals 2015 is done & dusted. What next? Part of my meltdown in Tennessee [Report] came from nerves. I’m nervous before a lesson. I’m nervous before my classes at a show. I’m nervous even thinking about riding my own horses. I am so damn tired of being nervous. Therefore, for aContinue reading “Whither Now?”

Riding in Reykjavik, a Guest Post

When Linda Barnard left for her trip, I asked her to keep an eye out for blog-related tidbits. She came back with far more than a tidbit. Welcome Linda. Disclaimer #1 – I am not a horseperson. Disclaimer #2 – I am not a blogger. However, my friend is both. When I arrived in Reykjavik,Continue reading “Riding in Reykjavik, a Guest Post”

Text Art: Keychain

Random gas station purchase. Whenever there is a display of items with names, I always check. Good to have as backups. The blog is never far from my thoughts. Not sure if that is impressive or sad. Possibly both. Never rule out both as an answer. a

Other Writing, USDF: Hallye Griffin, USEF

“Behind The Scenes: Hally Griffin, United States Equestrian Federation USDF Connection November 2015 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the Managing Director for dressage. © 2015 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Behind The Scenes

Foto Friday: The Daily Object, October 2015

Photo project from my Instagram feed, @rodneyssaga. Legend: Halloween fangs, Happy Rubber Ducky Day, German cookie, ribbon for horse costume, survey tape, LEGO piece, glove, glove, toy snake, ribbon from fun show, piece from cart, tie, dog ornament, dog biscuit, dish soap, salt, boot, paperweight, spoon, doughnut, plastic letter, Cats rule!, movie ticket, notebook. SeptemberContinue reading “Foto Friday: The Daily Object, October 2015”