On the 5th Day of Christmas: Five Fluffy Foofs

Five championship ribbons from 2014: One because I was the only rider in the division. [Banquet] Two in an actual championship class where I had to beat someone, but only one. [Pro Am] Three and Four for regular classes in place of blue ribbons. [Georgia Classic] Five was an year-end, endurance ribbon for slogging toContinue reading “On the 5th Day of Christmas: Five Fluffy Foofs”

On the 3rd Day of Christmas: Three Hard Hats

Three helmets. All purchased this year. That’s a lot of hat for someone who rides in a lesson once a week and shows once a month in school horse classes. When I replaced my old hat, I bought a nicer one for showing and lessons [New Equipment]. Then, a schooling helmet for camp [Tweets]. Then,Continue reading “On the 3rd Day of Christmas: Three Hard Hats”

On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Two Couch Spuds

Lately, I have been spending free time with the horses. Not asking them to do anything. Not brushing them. Just reading while they graze in the field or loaf in the barn. The zen, yin, right brain, Dionysian side of me feels that I am learning about Rodney & Milton outside of their utility toContinue reading “On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Two Couch Spuds”