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A Couple of Hay Rolls

National Academy Championship Horse Show Last ride at home & packing up. ~~~

Boot Camp 2015, Third & Final Progress Report

For the last two months, I have been devoting my time and energy to getting ready for the National Academy Championship Horse Show. I am fortunate. Most people are not free to drop everything in order to address a goal. So, whats it like? Well, it’s not fun. Fun is light-hearted. Fun is restorative. FunContinue reading “Boot Camp 2015, Third & Final Progress Report”

Text Art: V is for Vest

The Tale of the Vest Motivation Diet Progress Alphabet 2015 U is for Unguent T is for Tweet S is for Stepping Stone R is for Rodney Q is for Quilt P is for Peppermint O is for Outstanding N is for Nail M is for Mathilda L is for Longe Line K is forContinue reading “Text Art: V is for Vest”

Seasonal Show Decor

From Creekside Farm at the Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show. [Report].

Costume Class

The costume class at the Stepping Stone Farm Fun Show [Report]. Possibly the most anticipated class of the year. Entries included: Bobo the Clown, Hula Girl, Fish & Fisherman, Cop & Prisoner, Thing 1 & Thing 2, The Headless Horseman, Dory & Nemo, Giraffe & Zookeeper, Peter Pan & Captain Hook. Update: Eeyore & PoohContinue reading “Costume Class”

Evolution of a Pack Rat

Saturday before the fun show [Report], Coach Courtney sends a message asking if I have extra back numbers. She had 15. Needed 18. This was my answer: That’s 21 numbers from three years of showing. Plus 5 more I found after the show for next year. I’m too sentimental to toss my number immediately afterContinue reading “Evolution of a Pack Rat”

Show Report & Tweets: SSF Fall 2015

I am the points recorder for the barn. Since this show doesn’t count for year-end, I don’t have to hunt down the results. Therefore, I don’t have exact titles for my classes. I know the first one was driving; the cart gave that away. I know the third one was equitation; the pattern, ditto. Otherwise,Continue reading “Show Report & Tweets: SSF Fall 2015”