Horse Shows – Page 49 – Virtual Brush Box

Gratitude & Complaints

Of course I know my accident could have been far, far worse [Report, Not]. Of course I know the right thing was to stay home from the show. Of course I know that being rear-ended means I need to be extra careful with the possibility of neck and spine damage. Can’t I be wistful onContinue reading “Gratitude & Complaints”

Show Report, Not

Saddle Seat Wednesday I did not ride at the second Winter Tournament show last Saturday. Car accident. No transportation. I’m fine. The accident happened Thursday night, with no traffic, on a major four-lane road. I was driving harmlessly along, heading home, thinking about stopping at the grocery store to pick up canned cat food. TheContinue reading “Show Report, Not”

Karma Is A B*tch

Horse people are friendly, out-going, and love to talk. Most of the time. Back in 1998, I attended and fence-judged at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Rome. (Yes, it was awesome.) A few days before, I was up in Florence having dinner on the patio of a small restaurant. The tables were packed closelyContinue reading “Karma Is A B*tch”

Saddle Seat Wednesday: It Was a Very Good Year

From first show [Report] … … to last [Report]. By the numbers 17 shows Big shows, 10 Fun/local shows, 7 64 classes Riding classes, 50 Driving classes, 14 7 horses Riding horses, 6 Driving horses, 3 (Natalie & Alvin did both, hence the math fail.) Good horses, good teaching, good people. The chance to rideContinue reading “Saddle Seat Wednesday: It Was a Very Good Year”

Show Report & Tweets: Winter Tournament 2015-16 #1, B&W Stables

Saddle Seat Wednesday Thursday Riding Deja vu all over again. My fourth Winter Tournament began as did my first. Second place with Sam at B&W Stables [My First Show, Sorta]. Different level. Getting better at speaking saddle seat and at the sitting-still thing. Otherwise, a standard schooling show day: riding, ribbons, & recreation. Most, ifContinue reading “Show Report & Tweets: Winter Tournament 2015-16 #1, B&W Stables”

Delay of Game

Tree down on the fenceline. Therefore, fencing instead of blogging. Show report tomorrow. Fence report the day after. Meanwhile, a Christmas stall decoration from the show.

Show Today: Winter Tournament 2015 #1, B&W

I was asked who I wanted to ride at this show. Who do I always want to ride? [Whither Now] Sam, of course. [Sultan’s Miracle Man, HOY Nomination] Con Be brave! Be fierce! There is no growth without challenge. Pull my socks up. Ride all the horses the nice lady is kind enough to offer.Continue reading “Show Today: Winter Tournament 2015 #1, B&W”