Many moons ago, I walked the cross-country courses for the Advanced at Ship’s Quarters and the USPC Nationals in the same weekend. The Ship’s Quarters course was substantial but not terrifying. Professionals on well-trained horses were planning to go bouncing about over piles of logs and have a lovely time. Mind you this was backContinue reading “The Relativistic Nature of Jumps”
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On The Other Hoof
As soon as I got done asking for Sam songs, I found out that I may be riding Willie, show name The King’s Will. Given the input “Willie”, iTunes comes back with oodles of Willie Nelson, as one might expect. Also, there are many songs by that title but by artists of whom I haveContinue reading “On The Other Hoof”
Seeking Sam Specific Songs
Thanks to everyone for the psyche song suggestions. Looks like I will be riding Sam, aka Sultan’s Miracle Man, at the next show. Anyone got anything for him? Olivia Newton-John’s song of that name is a bit lyrical for a show tune. Not to mention a mite creepy to be singing to a horse. Really,Continue reading “Seeking Sam Specific Songs”
Foto Friday: Hand Tools
For Sunday Stills Challenge
Spotted at the Dog Show II
Yee-Ha, Y’all When a friend won her puppy class of one entry, I cheered and clapped. I was accused of trying to embarrass. Why no. I’ve been showing saddleseat. We hoot & holler. We make rafter-shaking, screamy noises for barn riders at the slightest provocation. ASB ringside is one of the few places I’ve foundContinue reading “Spotted at the Dog Show II”
Spotted at the Dog Show
Note the canine spotted at the head of the line. Open to Interpretation For Dragon*Con, I splurged on science-fiction shirts as my costume: Alice in Wonderland, Dr. Who, Harry Potter, and so on. I justified the expense by promising to use them as barn shirts. So when I dashed over to the dog show thisContinue reading “Spotted at the Dog Show”
Other Writing: USDF Connection April 2013
“Ann Fowler, Cazenovia College” April 2013 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a college professor & coach.
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