Roll Call, The Many Names of Milton, Unreport #3

Still no definitive answer for Milton’s show name. Major Conn. Registered name [Milton’s Real Name]. The name we would have to use for any FEI-level competitions or pay a $$$$ name-change fee. Not likely to be a problem. 2008 Pedigree Database   Milton. Stable name. Came with him. pre-2014 Canadian Cold Front. First attempt [MeetContinue reading “Roll Call, The Many Names of Milton, Unreport #3”

All Dressed Up And No Place To Go

The day before the show [Up & Down], I picked up the clothes I had fitted at the previous show [Riding Vs Showing: Meet-up In A Hotel Room]. I’m not used to this high living. Vest When I would put on my fancy, custom vest [New Clothes] at shows, I would think, ‘Hmmmpf, this doesn’tContinue reading “All Dressed Up And No Place To Go”

… and Round & Round, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Driving

Pleasure Driving     Alabama Winter Tournament 2018-2019 Heathermoor Farm Riding Academy Moody AL, USA Hosted by & originally scheduled for Stepping Stone Farm Saturday, February 9, 2019 [Show Report] 26. Academy Driving – 1st of 1 With Whiskey Throttle. Thank you to Courtney Huguley. Fourth Class: Into The Thunderdome The show was moved becauseContinue reading “… and Round & Round, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Driving”

Up & Down …, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Riding

Adventures in Saddle Seat     Alabama Winter Tournament 2018-2019 Heathermoor Farm Riding Academy Moody AL, USA Hosted by & originally scheduled for Stepping Stone Farm Saturday, February 9, 2019 1. Advance Horsemanship WTC Adult – 2nd of 5 2. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern) – 3rd of 5 With Sultan’s Miracle Man. Thank youContinue reading “Up & Down …, Show Report, Winter Tournament 2018-19 #4, Riding”

A Dog Can Dream

On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals     American Saddlebred Horse Association of Alabama Alabama Hunter Jumper Association The Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series Birmingham Dressage & Combined Training Association Process notes: In an ideal world, the streamers would be fluttering in the breeze. Currently, graceful curves are beyond my skill set. Geometric it is. Thank youContinue reading “A Dog Can Dream”

I don’t have a blog post & that’s a good thing.

It is now Friday evening. Had a post. Didn’t like it. Energy still limited. Expended resources on ponies rather than on pondering a new post. Saddle seat lesson with Sam. First lesson since before the show [Report]. Rode Rodney two laps around the pasture. Walked Milton two laps around the pasture (in hand). Stick aContinue reading “I don’t have a blog post & that’s a good thing.”

Because what I need in my life right now is another barn and another discipline.

Overcoming Obstacles in Our Way   Alabama Obstacle Challenge Series AOCS website, Facebook   This would be for Rodney. No jumping. No sand box. Done at a walk. Yes, Rodney had a melt-down over a leather halter [Life in the Slow Lane]. Oddly enough, with the weird-looking shit, he’s brave. Not police-horse, bombproof brave, butContinue reading “Because what I need in my life right now is another barn and another discipline.”