A is for Awards. If you are joining me from Blogging A To Z, welcome! Since the blog is already daily, with topics for each day [About: Schedule], there is no specific A To Z theme. I may even skip a few letters. Gasp. Clutch the pearls. The goal for this year is less crazy,Continue reading “Awards Weekend”
Category Archives: Horse Shows
Concerning Conflicts
Driving Thursday In Which My Magnanimous Gesture Turns Out To Be An Empty One Phase 1: We first discuss Greg’s driving schedule. NO conflicts. I send Coach Courtney, Stepping Stone Farm, a celebratory text. 3 organizations. 3 show schedules. No conflicts. #signfromtheuniverse The three organizations were the two driving groups, AWWCC and MTCC, & theContinue reading “Concerning Conflicts”
No Show
Saddle Seat Wednesday The barn went to a show last weekend. I did not. Gasp! Clutch the pearls. It would have been possible. The lesson ended noon-ish on Friday [Rodney’s Dressage]. Even with a five-hour drive and the time zone difference, I would have arrived in time for dinner. However, I wanted to stress overContinue reading “No Show”
New Equipment: Navigator Gloves
Driving Thursday My first experience as a navigator was with Lyricc. We had a blast. Lyricc is fleet-footed and nimble. She scoots. Bliss, on the other hoof, roars. The first time Bliss powered down the long side of the arena, I was suddenly acutely aware that the only thing keeping me inside the cart wasContinue reading “New Equipment: Navigator Gloves”
Show Report: AWWCC Driving Derby 2017
Driving Thursday Alabama Whips and Wheels Carriage Club Inaugural Driving Derby Longshot Farm Montevallo, AL February 19, 2017 Preliminary Horse, Greg & Bliss – 1st of 1 Thank you to Kate Bushman, Whip Hand Farm The first official AWWCC activity had seven entries, pretty good for driving. We had horses from Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.Continue reading “Show Report: AWWCC Driving Derby 2017”
Conflicts
Saddle Seat Wednesday When people within the saddle seat world ask about my future, my standard response is that if I could jump, I’d drop y’all like a bowl of warm potato salad. I’m only half-joking. In response, Coach Courtney smiles benignly and points out that I could do both. Technically true. Suit horses areContinue reading “Conflicts”
Show Report, Winter Tournament #3, 2017
Saddle Seat Wednesday Winter Tournament #3 B&W Stables Hartselle, AL February 11, 2017 Advance Horsemanship WTC Adult – 6th of 7 Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern) – 5th of 7 Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult – 2nd of 8 All riding classes with Robert. Academy Driving – 1st of 1 with Alvin Thank youContinue reading “Show Report, Winter Tournament #3, 2017”
Virtual Brush Box 