What is your reason for being happy? I have three: one equine, two off-topic. 1) I won my class last weekend [Report]. More importantly, I worked hard, rode well, and feel that it was a righteous win. Even more importantly, I had a moments before and during my classes, mostly the second one, where IContinue reading “Glad Post”
Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box
Authorized Assistance
For me, the weirdest part of a saddleseat show is the yelling from the sidelines. In dressage and eventing, you get eliminated for Unauthorized Assistance (usually, see below). In Hunters, a little mild correction might occur as the riders pass the ingate. At the show last weekend, particularly at the Beginner levels, every coach andContinue reading “Authorized Assistance”
Second Saddleseat Show
Results 2nd & 1st. As with last time, I was overly huntseat in the first class, which I corrected in the second. First Class The Good: I wasn’t “busy” and I didn’t downshift until the corners. The Bad: Still leaning forward. When I do sit back, there is an near-palpable snap when I hit theContinue reading “Second Saddleseat Show”
Feeling Young
My birthday was last month. Didn’t mention it because I was trying to ignore it. Why is an zero-year no different than any other number, but so psychologically fraught? I spent the day with friends… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. … and found a goal for which I am underage, the Dressage Foundation’s Century Club, from the inspirationally cuteContinue reading “Feeling Young”
Reader Survey: Legit or Not?
As you read this (Jan 12, 2013), I will be at my second saddleseat show. I am entered in Beginner Walk-Trot. According to the rules, I am at the correct level. However. At times I find this ridiculous. I’ve been riding for how many years? On Previous Horse, I was able to check my girthContinue reading “Reader Survey: Legit or Not?”
Foto Friday: Amber Waves
Alternate titles: The Waving Wheat or The Back 40 Needs Mowed
When Safety Doesn’t Come First
The promised update: Both horses are fat and furry. Mathilda’s winter coat may be plumping her figure more than than she actually is, but overall doing well for an old lady. Using the universal horse birthday of Jan 1, she just turned 29. The biggest problem we are having with Mathilda is keeping our promiseContinue reading “When Safety Doesn’t Come First”
