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Pandora’s Horse

We all know the story, hope flew out of the box last. Usually this is taken as a sign that hope was sent to mitigate the evils of the world. It can also be interpreted that hope is the cruelest gift. Zeus did not wish man, however much he might be tormented by the otherContinue reading “Pandora’s Horse”

Olympic Legacy

Today the flame goes out. About time, I say. Between the Olympics & the Tour de France, I’ve worn out the springs in my recliner. Less watch, more do. So what did we learn? 2012 – Those of us who yip about helmets have a new hero, Charlotte Dujardin. For folks who did not spendContinue reading “Olympic Legacy”

Spinning Wheels

Snapshot of the inside of my head: I haven’t organized a saddleseat lesson. I can’t find a horse to go look at, much less buy. I haven’t followed through on my mysterious initiative with Rodney. (We won’t even discuss my writing career, exercise plan, housekeeping regimen, or so on.) I am a horrible person. IContinue reading “Spinning Wheels”

Foto Friday: A Tell-Tale?

Red Saddlepad for Dressage: Anna Kasprzak riding Donnperignon. The freestyle maKes me wish I had rhythm. Or rode dressage. Question for musical types. I had it in my head – perhaps from figure skating commentary? – that one should not perform to a song with lyrics since the voice was already interpreting the music. No?Continue reading “Foto Friday: A Tell-Tale?”

It seemed like such a simple idea

The Red Saddlepad for Show Jumping goes to … I still can’t tell. The official results on the London 2012 site list everyone, down to Beezie Madden in a three-way tie for 72nd. Given that the top 20 moved on to round B, the last place for today ought to be whoever is listed inContinue reading “It seemed like such a simple idea”

Horse Hunt (non)Progress Report #6

It’s looking like deja vu all over again. After a small flurry of activity, things are starting to go hinky. When we were shopping for Rodney, the weirdest things went wrong. We were scheduled to drive two hours south on a Friday only to have the horse turn up with a stone bruise. She sworeContinue reading “Horse Hunt (non)Progress Report #6”

Horsekeeping Tip #1

A quick drizzle of hoof oil prior to hosing protects the hoof wall from the wet/dry rollercoaster. What is your favorite horsekeeping tip? Red Saddlepad The show jumping competition is messing with my head. Determining the Red Saddlepad is even more confusing today. As before, there was a cut-off. Highest penalties for Round 3: JoseContinue reading “Horsekeeping Tip #1”