Category Archives: Driving

Driving Forward, Looking Back

Driving Thursday It’s been Lesson Central around here. The day before Greg’s saddle seat driving lesson [Photo Fail], I had one of my own with Alvin. This was my first driving lesson since before Alabama Charity last October [Show Photos], and the first in a long while that was not prompted by “Eek, a show.Continue reading “Driving Forward, Looking Back”

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”

ASHAA Banquet 2017

Saddle Seat Wednesday Riding Awards Champion WTC Adult Showmanship – ribbon & trophy Champion WTC Adult Equitation – ribbon & trophy High Point Adult Academy Rider – grooming box with plaque Groom box passenger is a memento for competing at Nationals Driving Awards Reserve Champion Academy Driving – Katherine Third Place Academy Driving – GregContinue reading “ASHAA Banquet 2017”

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”

Headspace Update

I’ve been in a mood lately. Everything’s fine. I’m fine. Horses are fine. We’re fine. We’re all fine here now, thank you. How are you? Luke, we’re gonna have company… But I digress. I’m not depressed. No gray cloud hovers over my head. I’d say I was recuperating, if I had done anything to recuperateContinue reading “Headspace Update”