Horse Shows – Page 43 – Virtual Brush Box

Presentation

Saddle Seat Wednesday Saddle seat folks know how to put the “show” in horse show. The first time I saw a ribbon presentation and victory pass, I thought, ‘After every class? This is going to add hours.’ Turns out, it doesn’t. It’s quite nifty the way the process is managed. Winner is announced. Horse andContinue reading “Presentation”

25 Years in the Making

We have been talking about Combined Driving since we bought Mathilda in 1991. This weekend, Greg finally got to drive in an official CD competition. More on the show once I recover from the weekend. Probably Thursday. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Saddle Repair

Saddle Seat Wednesday Saddle [New to Me] is in the shop. This was not planned, but not unexpected. Extensive explanation follows. Short version: it’s all good. Get saddle back on Friday. Structural Flaw Saddle seat saddles have adjustable stirrup bars. Not sure why. The stirrup leather hangs off a widget that lifts up, slides, andContinue reading “Saddle Repair”

Show Photos: NE GA Charity 2016

Saddle Seat Wednesday Better posture in the second picture; bigger smile in the first. Sam is, of course, adorable in both. Northeast Georgia Foothills Charity Horse Show June 25, 2016 Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center Gainesville GA, USA Show Reports & Addendum Rachel Kelley Photography Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Show Reports NE GA Charity & MidSummer Classic 2016, Addendum

What else is there to say? [Show Reports] Of course, I have more to say. I always have more to say. The Before New clothes. New saddle. New attitude. [Put Down the Hammer] As the song says, “Two outta three ain’t bad.” I spent Friday, Friday night, and Saturday morning in dedicated mental preparation. IContinue reading “Show Reports NE GA Charity & MidSummer Classic 2016, Addendum”

Show Reports: NE GA Charity & MidSummer Classic 2016

Saddle Seat Wednesday Saturday: 1-1-1-1 Sunday: 3-0-6 What else is there to say? Except for SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Show Details Northeast Georgia Foothills Charity Horse Show June 25, 2016 Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center Gainesville GA, USA 82. Academy Equitation WTC Adult: 1st of 6 83. Academy Showmanship WTC Adult: 1st of 5 95. Academy WTC Adult Championship:Continue reading “Show Reports: NE GA Charity & MidSummer Classic 2016”

Put Down the Hammer, Pick up The Paintbrush

Saddle Seat Wednesday Chicken or egg? I’m good with the technical details of riding because I’m intrigued by the technical details. I’m intrigued by the technical details of riding because I’m good with the technical details. Either way, I can spend quite a bit of time pondering the effect that raising the hands has onContinue reading “Put Down the Hammer, Pick up The Paintbrush”