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”

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”

Show Tweets NACHS 2015

National Academy Championship Horse Show Preliminary show tweet. T-7 days. Getting a jump on show nerves. pic.twitter.com/fA7i0TTAfP — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 23, 2015 PST, T-6 days. 9 in Adult WTC. Cut-off is 10. Yay for being an old fart. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 24, 2015 PST, T-5 days. Posts scheduled through 11/5. StockedContinue reading “Show Tweets NACHS 2015”

Show Report, of a sort, NACHS 2015

National Academy Championship Horse Show Saturday morning, I collapsed in a sobbing heap on my coach’s shoulder. Husband was doing an awesome job supporting from a distance. However, texts and emails and phone calls can only do so much. I was tired. I was stressed. I was tired of being stressed. I needed a hug.Continue reading “Show Report, of a sort, NACHS 2015”