“Behind The Scenes: Karen Robinson, Freestyle Designer” June 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the owner of Applause Dressage Freestyle Design.
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Foto Friday: Or Not
Still haven’t gotten started on the photo project [Recommitment]. Or written any more Off Topic posts. I’ve even fallen off on gratuitous cat snapshots. Where will the Internet find cute cat pictures if I don’t supply them? I couldn’t begin to tell you where my time goes. Folks out there have careers and compete. IContinue reading “Foto Friday: Or Not”
Clinic Report: Saddle Seat with Christy Parker
A post-show clinic by the judge, Christy Parker of Pine Haven Stables & Riding Academy, Brunswick, Georgia. Day One: Private Since this was immediately after the show wherein I performed so exceedingly well [Show Report], the lesson was on getting the left lead canter. Since this was a lesson not a show, of course weContinue reading “Clinic Report: Saddle Seat with Christy Parker”
Show & Clinic Tweets: SSF, Chelsea AL
Show tomorrow. Step 1: acquire show food. Yes, I am a) a creature of habit & b) lucky. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) June 6, 2014 Home show, so much to do before I ride, e.g. giving numbers out, gate crew. etc., etc. Focusing on that keeps me from stressing. Mostly. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) JuneContinue reading “Show & Clinic Tweets: SSF, Chelsea AL”
Show Report: SSF Chelsea AL
ASHAA Summer Fun Show I June 7, 2014 Stepping Stone Farm Chelsea, AL 2013 Show Report & Ringmanship 2012 Showing in The Sun Academy Pleasure WTC Adult, 3rd of 3 & Academy Equitation WTC Adult, 2nd of 3 Well, that was a first. I completely and utterly failed to get the left-lead canter. Oh, I’veContinue reading “Show Report: SSF Chelsea AL”
Rodney’s Progress, or Approximation Thereof
At the advice of my Groundwork Exercise Designer, we are using standards instead of cones for Rodney’s weave poles. The better to see them. Rodney is doing exceedingly well with this exercise. We will spend 10-15 minutes dragging the standards/poles into a new pattern or to a new location. He will nail it on theContinue reading “Rodney’s Progress, or Approximation Thereof”
Text Art: Beads
A cheap shot but I failed to get this post done ahead of time. I is beat. As I write this, it is Saturday night post-horse show. There is a shower & dinner calling my name. Bye.