Show Report Driving & Lessons

Driving Thursday Lots of driving lately. Katherine Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show, [Show Report, Riding] 96 Academy Driving with HB Whizbang – 2rd of 3 Thanks to the Alvis family for Mr. Snippy Snippy deeply objected to the big, soft, rubber, straight bar bit that went with a set of borrowed harness. Go figure [BitsContinue reading “Show Report Driving & Lessons”

USDF Interview: Charles Tota, Dressage Specialty Retailer and Designer

“Behind The Scenes: Charles Tota, Dressage Specialty Retailer and Designer” USDF Connection September 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the owner of The Dressage Connection. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading, KatherineContinue reading “USDF Interview: Charles Tota, Dressage Specialty Retailer and Designer”

Fate Speaks

Call it Fate. Call it God. Call it the Universe. Call it the human ability to find patterns in random noise. Call it whatever you want, I can’t help but feel that I’m being sent a message. Saddle seat? Absolutely. How much ya want? There are enough lesson horses at Stepping Stone Farm that IContinue reading “Fate Speaks”

USDF Interview: Laura Romfh, Apparel Designer

“Behind The Scenes: Laura Romfh, Apparel Designer” USDF Connection July/ August 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a woman who creates equestrian clothing. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Rodney’s Dubious Future as a Dressage Horse

We did not have a dressage lesson in July. Sniffle. Mr. E. has made it clear that he wants to see Rodney in a better ring. He has a point. Our riding space is small and often slippy. What is not clear is how we will haul Rodney to another barn. When we took himContinue reading “Rodney’s Dubious Future as a Dressage Horse”

USDF Interview: Jennifer Mellace, Magazine Editor

“Behind The Scenes: Jennifer Mellace, Magazine Editor” USDF Connection June 2017 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a magazine editor. ©2017 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Posts [Behind The Scenes] Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott