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Show Tweets: Alabama Charity 2014

Packed. Ready for early wheels up. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 11, 2014 Good morning! Are we ready to horse show? — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 11, 2014 Up early to make 8 am hair & makeup. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 11, 2014 OTOH, consider how early I'd be up if I was responsibleContinue reading “Show Tweets: Alabama Charity 2014”

Show Report: Alabama Charity 2014

In sum: I continue to struggle with looking snappy while riding. And, for some reason, with my right lead canter depart. What’s up with that? My natural sportmanship continues to render me a joy and delight to be near no matter how I place. Mundane Details Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show October 8-11, 2014 CelebrationContinue reading “Show Report: Alabama Charity 2014”

I Made It!

Rodney’s Saga, post #1 on December 22, 2011 [Begin], post #1000 on October 14, 2014. That’s it. No profound comments. No lessons learned. A simple wheeee! Process note: I made this as a gif, but it wouldn’t stop. Ever. Even in the media library. I felt like the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. I decided to spare you.Continue reading “I Made It!”

Plans & New Equipment: Schooling Bridles

Rodney As soon as Rodney feels a rider aboard, he tucks his head into a dressage frame and marches off. If this were the beginning of a diligent work ethic, awesome. Unfortunately, it is the first hoofstep into a ever-tightening spiral of tension that ends with Rodney shutting down and going to his happy place.Continue reading “Plans & New Equipment: Schooling Bridles”

Text Art: Banishing the F-word

My reinterpretation of Life Muses by Ro‘s nifty graphic 10 Tips for Overcoming F**r. (Click on the blue lettering under the share buttons to pull up the jpg.) The first tip is “Do something. Anything. F**r feeds on inaction.” Excellent advice all through. However, my understanding is that the practicing mind does not register negatives.Continue reading “Text Art: Banishing the F-word”

Show Today: Alabama Charity Championship

Last year, with Alvin This year Coach, in general email: “Please let me know if you intend on doing this one.” Me, in response: “Sure, sign me up. I still have a few flickering shreds of confidence and optimism left to be stomped out.” My nearest and dearest found this hysterical. Sigh. I need newContinue reading “Show Today: Alabama Charity Championship”