Category Archives: Horse Shows

Outing Report: Full Circle Farm 2017 Fall Schooling Show

Milton attended his first practice show. Full Circle Horse Park, in Cropwell, AL, had a dressage, combined test, and lower-level three-phase schooling show last Sunday. We took Milton over to look around. He was fabulous. As soon as he got off the trailer, he greeted his 15 new best friends. Although he stared at everything,Continue reading “Outing Report: Full Circle Farm 2017 Fall Schooling Show”

Milton & Me, Redux

We are quietly examining the schedule for suitable places for Milton to start showing with a cart. Yes, yes, many a slip ‘twixt the cup and the lip. It’s all tentative and progress-dependent. One factor has become obvious. Greg doesn’t have the time. He’s busy working. (Go him!) If he’s to have a competition horse,Continue reading “Milton & Me, Redux”

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”

7 Ways To Dodge Nostalgia

HE COMPETED AT KENTUCKY HORSE PARK BEFORE I DID?!?! In planning for the CAA Carriage Festival, there was one question on everyone’s mind. How would I handle it? In the end, the weekend didn’t turn out so bad. [Show Report, Show Photos] Looking Back I wasn’t nostalgic because … I already held the pity party.Continue reading “7 Ways To Dodge Nostalgia”

Show Report: CAA Carriage Festival 2017

Driving Thursday CAA Carriage Festival Alltech Arena Kentucky Horse Park Lexington KY, USA June 30-July 2, 2017 Greg & Bliss 21 Utility Vehicle Working – 4th of 7 22 Utility Vehicle Timed Obstacles – 1st of 7 23 Utility Vehicle Reinsmanship – 1st of 7 Utility Vehicle Reserve Champion 55 Double Jeopardy Single Horse withContinue reading “Show Report: CAA Carriage Festival 2017”