Looking Forward, Driving 2017

Driving Thursday ASB Driving As last year [2016], Greg and I will drive in lessons and Academy classes as time, Coach Courtney, and the horses permit. Me more than him. He doesn’t see that being taken around the ring by an obliging Saddlebred teaches him much about negotiating a marathon obstacle. I think that anyContinue reading “Looking Forward, Driving 2017”

Looking Back, Driving 2016

Driving Thursday We continue the 2016 trend of having a stellar year with other people’s horses [SSF], while our own imitate doorstops [Rodney & Milton]. Saddle Seat Both of us took lessons and showed, when available. Me more than him. Some people don’t feel the need to show at every possible opportunity. Imagine that. BecauseContinue reading “Looking Back, Driving 2016”

The Rest of the Weekend

While I was showing in Murfreesboro, TN, [Show Report 2016] Greg was 30 miles up the interstate in Franklin, TN, at Whip Hand Farm for a driving clinic with Robin Groves. I’m sure he had a lovely time, learned much, yadda, yadda. More importantly, how did this effect moi? Last year, Greg drove up toContinue reading “The Rest of the Weekend”

Show Report: MTCC Driving Derby 2016 in Photo and Video

Driving Thursday     Practice Round & First Trip: Second Trip: Photos by Elizabeth Hickman, Nashville, TN, and Kate Bushman, Franklin, TN Videos by Darren Murphy, Bethpage, TN Show Details Middle Tennessee Carriage Club Driving Derby Valhalla Farm Woodbury, TN September 24, 2016 Greg & Lyricc, Katherine as navigator Preliminary Horse: 1st of 1 PreliminaryContinue reading “Show Report: MTCC Driving Derby 2016 in Photo and Video”