National Academy Day 1: Managing Expectations

National Academy Championship Horse Show, Murfreesboro, TN, November 1 – 3, 2013. Nope. Not gonna do it. By the time you read this, I will not have been on speaking terms with my stomach for days. I have been looking forward to this show since I heard about it a year ago [Showtime]. Of courseContinue reading “National Academy Day 1: Managing Expectations”

Happy Halloween 2013

More from the WABAC Machine: A well-bred Appaloosa who turned out plain bay. This is how I dressed him for Halloween. Note the stripes on his hooves. His breeder was not amused. Also note Jaws next door. Yes, before I owed four plain bay geldings (all Thoroughbreds), I leased three horses. All – wait forContinue reading “Happy Halloween 2013”

Gratuitous Cat Picture: Stairs

I thought this deserved more than a thumbnail at the end of a post. Had intended start my new Sunday project today, Didn’t happen. Aiming at two Sundays from now. Stay tuned. Update: This is standard cat feeding protocol at Stepping Stone Farm, where I take saddleseat lessons. The only unusual thing about this dayContinue reading “Gratuitous Cat Picture: Stairs”