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Rodney Is Awesome: Attack of the Swimming Noodle

After reading about a groundwork competition in France [Equifeel Championnat Départemental], we decided to try Rodney with the turn on the forehand in a circle. The idea is to put the horses forefeet (or hindfeet) in a prescribed area, then do a full orbit while keeping the two feet within the circle. We (the barnContinue reading “Rodney Is Awesome: Attack of the Swimming Noodle”

Beads. Free To Good Home.

For a project later in the year, I am collecting inexpensive letter beads of A, D, E, G, N, O, R, S, Y. Unfortunately, beads come in units of alphabet. (Oddly, two sets lacked the letter E. Weird.) So, I have a pile of 17 letters for which I have no need. Want ’em? ToContinue reading “Beads. Free To Good Home.”

Life Hacks: Can Opener

You have cats? Dogs? Critters who eat food from tins? Have you tried a safety can opener? I would have sneered at the idea as a useless fad until my father gave me one. I now use it on every can. If it is not to hand, I’ll tear the kitchen apart, ignoring our traditionalContinue reading “Life Hacks: Can Opener”

Text Art: Pretty Colors

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Other Writing: USDF Connection June 2014

“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.

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”