This weekend, Rodney had a stand lesson. Not practicing the halt under saddle. Not waiting while other horses pass by. Just standing for several minutes, wearing a halter, in his own field, 10 feet from the barn. For groundwork and eventual liberty work, I had bought Rodney a nice leather halter [Theory]. He objected toContinue reading “Here We Stand”
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Ringmanship
It’s a bad sign when the judge comes over to tell you the rules. In the saddleseat ring, they like a rider in the center of the ring to go all the way out to the rail and make a gradual sweeping turn, lets say to set up for a pattern or for a victoryContinue reading “Ringmanship”
Show Report: ASHAA Summer Fun Show, Chelsea AL
Same Time, Next Year One of my first posts from Stepping Stone Farm was their summer show last year [Showing in the Sun]. This weekend, I rode in the same show. How was it from the inside and a year on? Still hot, quick, & friendly. Helmets are still not an accessory of choice. Ironic,Continue reading “Show Report: ASHAA Summer Fun Show, Chelsea AL”
Spectators as Riders
In a recent post, Librarian_Meets_Horse discusses his fence judge debut. While Mr. H is a newly-minted rider, from what I have read, folks in the UK will fence judge as a hobby without any interest in climbing aboard a horse. Ditto spectators. This matches with a conversation fragment I overheard at Rolex one year. IContinue reading “Spectators as Riders”
Liebster Award
Warm fuzzy digital hugs to Life at the Manor for nominating Rodney’s Saga. The Liebster Blog Award is a way to recognize blogs who have less than 200 followers. Liebster is a German word that means beloved and valued. See RS About comment section for the nomination, LatM post for rules and other recommended equine blogs.Continue reading “Liebster Award”
Downhill Balance
Rodney practises his approach for those tricky downhill jumps:
Other Writing: USDF Connection June & July/August 2013
“David Wilson, W Videography” [scroll down] June 2013 A short interview with the owner of a videography business. “Peggy Jane Matzie, Jane Heart LLC” July/August 2013 A short interview with a jewelry designer. USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation
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