Change of plans. I spent several days quagmired in an earnest, heartfelt post on my past, present, and future. Nevermind. Take it as read that for 2015, I want to keep the good bits (husband, health, horse shows) and improve where needed (food habits, exercise habits, work habits). The standard suite of New Year’s resolutions.Continue reading “On the 8th Day of Christmas: Eight Resolutions”
Category Archives: Horse Shows
On the 7th Day of Christmas: Seven Horses Showing
As with last year, I had the opportunity to show in saddle seat academy classes through the Stepping Stone Farm lesson program. It was, um, a growth year. Much was learned. Many horses were ridden. Some whining occured. We ended on a high note. Onwards! Show mounts for 2014 Trump [SSF Summer Show] Sam [WinterContinue reading “On the 7th Day of Christmas: Seven Horses Showing”
On the 3rd Day of Christmas: Three Hard Hats
Three helmets. All purchased this year. That’s a lot of hat for someone who rides in a lesson once a week and shows once a month in school horse classes. When I replaced my old hat, I bought a nicer one for showing and lessons [New Equipment]. Then, a schooling helmet for camp [Tweets]. Then,Continue reading “On the 3rd Day of Christmas: Three Hard Hats”
Loot. A Blog Hop.
Tails From Provence answered my question about French horse show ribbons with the post Loot. She ended with, “Would any of my friends from other countries like to weigh in with their stories for comparison?” Talk about ribbons? Sure! Colors In the US, the ribbon colors are consistent: blue, red, yellow, white, pink, green, purple,Continue reading “Loot. A Blog Hop.”
Show Report & Tweets: Rocking S, Dec 2014
Winter Tournament 1 Rocking S Farm Helena AL December 13, 2014 Riding & driving with Natalie Thank you to Ann Stanton and Nicole Hardy Riding 1. Advanced Horsemanship WTC Adult, 1st of 5 2. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern), 1st of 2 7. Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult, 3rd of 4 Natalie came toContinue reading “Show Report & Tweets: Rocking S, Dec 2014”
Show Today: Winter Tournament, Rocking S
Show today. The first show of the 2014-2015 Winter Tournament. Didn’t go last year [Back]. Two years ago, this was my first saddle seat show [Sorta]. Still trying to dial down the overriding and to do what the nice lady at the rail tells me to do. On the plus side, still getting blues withContinue reading “Show Today: Winter Tournament, Rocking S”
New Equipment: Gloves
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you the Haynet 2014 winners: 1st: The Dressage Tipster 2nd: My Shetland 3rd: A Filly’s Best Friend 4th: Tales From Provence Announcement Sob. At least I got a blog post [Vote] or two [Donkeys] out of it. Onwards! BTW do stations still interrupt their programs, or haveContinue reading “New Equipment: Gloves”
Virtual Brush Box 