While I was larking about with Saddlebreds [Grooming], my top hand worked Rodney on the line. He reports that Rodney trotted this as calmly and quietly as one would ask for, attentive to his job but not in the least anxious. The top hole is 3′. Counting down puts the top bar at 2’3″. ThisContinue reading “BFD Jump”
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Grooming Tweets
Last Saturday, we took five horses and 11 riders to the Horsemanship Challenge. I rode last year [Regular Programming], but declined to do so this year. Horse show tomorrow. Not riding. I will watch & help. Stomach heard "horse show" & reacted accordingly. Trying to talk sense to it. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) February 21,Continue reading “Grooming Tweets”
Mare Update the Second
Mathilda is making the Thoroughbred look sane. Due to winter weather and muddy footing, her current routine is pen at night and handwalks/grazing during the day. Furthermore, we have switched her from a senior feed to a pellet of which she likes the taste. No more leftovers. More calories + less activity = spooking, spinning,Continue reading “Mare Update the Second”
Text Art: Circles III
Circles I Circles II
Other Writing: USDF Connection February 2014
“Behind The Scenes: Tonya Johnston, MA” February 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a mental-skills coach. In other news, I am grooming at a horse show today. Watch for tweets.
Foto Friday: Coop of Broken Dreams
Obedience Epiphany
Saddlebred riders do not want obedient horses. Bear with me. Dressage and saddleseat have many similarities: rearward balance and an uphill shoulder from the horse, seat and posture from the rider. That is a topic for another post. A dressage horse trotting down centerline has no idea what the test is. Rides at home areContinue reading “Obedience Epiphany”
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