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Milton’s Real Name

If I ever show Milton at the FEI levels, I will have to pay $1000 or show him under his racing name. The FEI will first default to the name of the horse in a document issued at birth … (or) … the horse’s first studbook document … (or) … the first original document issuedContinue reading “Milton’s Real Name”

Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves

On the way to Saturday’s show [Report], my medical advisor dosed me with 200mg of caffeine, the equivalent of more than five 12-ounce Cokes (35mg each). Those who know me IRL are saying, “Why? For the love of all that is holy, WHY?!” I can be … perky. I am not an obvious candidate forContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves”

Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves

Much less nervous, particularly at the show on Saturday [Report]. Oh, I still have butterflies. However, I have gone back to a sustainable population of the native species: gray bodies with long silver antennae and wings of Inner Princess pink. On one wing is written “Nerves”; on the other, “Excitement.” I let the invasive speciesContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves”

Weekend Reports: Show

Saddle Seat Wednesday Winter Tournament 2015/2016 #3Hosted by Winsalot StablesArab City ParkSaturday, February 27, 2016 Riding Results4/10. 4/9. 5/6. Pastel ribbons in large (for us) classes. Not unpleased. Sam did not like the mud, ring, phase of the moon. Riding LessonsAfter you use an aid, put it away.Comment from ringside: Ease up on your reins.Me:Continue reading “Weekend Reports: Show”

Weekend Reports: Horsemanship Challenge

ASHAA Horsemanship Challenge Heathermoor Farm Leeds, AL February 28, 2016 SHORT VERSION Did what I set out to do [Motivation]. Rode two horses. Established a baseline for next year. LONG VERSION First Round: Annie I managed to throughly annoy a very nice beginner horse. Annie has a thing about whips. One does not carry aContinue reading “Weekend Reports: Horsemanship Challenge”

Letter Art: Motivation

Think bold thoughts for me today. I have signed up for the Horsemanship Challenge. Gulp. I will be asked to ride two unknown Saddlebreds, three if I make the finals. I did this for Walk-Trot in 2013 [Regular Programming]. I have vehemently avoided the WTC version over the past two years. Why now? Well, IContinue reading “Letter Art: Motivation”

Show Today, Winter Tournament 2016

Winter Tournament 2015/2016 #3 Arab City Park I will not be tweeting. This is my 10th Winter Tournament show. I am still excited to show. (Always!) I am less enthused about a tweet stream that I could write in advance: Leave house. Arrive barn. Load horses. Leave barn. Arrive show. … pause. Early classes …Continue reading “Show Today, Winter Tournament 2016”