Friend Sharon [Masterclass] came over to watch Rodney’s lesson [Dressage]. Taking advantage of the extra pair of hands, we asked Milton how he felt about shafts to either side [Practice Cart]. All horses are prone to claustrophobia. When flight is your defense, being in a box is a threat. Furthermore, Milton is off the track.Continue reading “Milton Gets Shafted”
Category Archives: Combined Driving
New Equipment: Navigator Gloves
Driving Thursday My first experience as a navigator was with Lyricc. We had a blast. Lyricc is fleet-footed and nimble. She scoots. Bliss, on the other hoof, roars. The first time Bliss powered down the long side of the arena, I was suddenly acutely aware that the only thing keeping me inside the cart wasContinue reading “New Equipment: Navigator Gloves”
Show Report: AWWCC Driving Derby 2017
Driving Thursday Alabama Whips and Wheels Carriage Club Inaugural Driving Derby Longshot Farm Montevallo, AL February 19, 2017 Preliminary Horse, Greg & Bliss – 1st of 1 Thank you to Kate Bushman, Whip Hand Farm The first official AWWCC activity had seven entries, pretty good for driving. We had horses from Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.Continue reading “Show Report: AWWCC Driving Derby 2017”
Conflicts
Saddle Seat Wednesday When people within the saddle seat world ask about my future, my standard response is that if I could jump, I’d drop y’all like a bowl of warm potato salad. I’m only half-joking. In response, Coach Courtney smiles benignly and points out that I could do both. Technically true. Suit horses areContinue reading “Conflicts”
Driving Lesson Video Clip
Driving Thursday Video by Coach Kate Pardon my bag lady appearance. I was still dressed from the horse show earlier in the day [Report]. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Alabama Whips and Wheels Carriage Club
AWWCC Website AWWCC Facebook AWWCC had an organizational meeting at the end of last year. We went. I held off the announcement until the club was official. So far, the plan is for a competition in February, a clinic in April, and fun drive in the summer. I shall keep you posted. Carriage Clubs, e.g.Continue reading “Alabama Whips and Wheels Carriage Club”
Exciting Announcement
Driving Thursday Introducing the new competition team for 2017. Coach Kate has very kindly asked if Greg would be interested in showing the lovely & talented Bliss at driving events this year. Yes, please. Since it’s the horse world, many things could go wrong, from soundness problems to personality conflicts. If all goes the wayContinue reading “Exciting Announcement”
Virtual Brush Box 