National Academy Championship Horse Show, Murfreesboro, TN, November 1 – 3, 2013. Nope. Not gonna do it. By the time you read this, I will not have been on speaking terms with my stomach for days. I have been looking forward to this show since I heard about it a year ago [Showtime]. Of courseContinue reading “National Academy Day 1: Managing Expectations”
Category Archives: Horse Shows
Newest Toy
We have joined the 21st century. We went to the Verizon store, closed our eyes, signed, and emerged with two smart phones. My first project will be to live tweet my next horse show, the National Academy Championship Horse Show, November 1-3, 2013, Murfressboro, TN. Website, Facebook. I will be one of eight competitors fromContinue reading “Newest Toy”
Why Attend
Having lived in New York, DC, and Pennsylvania, I’ve spent many hours watching the fall indoor circuit live. Back then, it was the only way to see the shows. Last week, I spent many hours watch Penn National streaming live on the USEF Network. I could watch the show in my recliner. I could watchContinue reading “Why Attend”
Elegance Evolves
I seem to have helmets on my mind lately. (Helmets -> mind -> head? No? Well, at least I amuse myself.) Last Thursday, I made a point of getting my paws on our iPad2 for the day so I could stream the sidesaddle division from Penn National. Back when I showed, we wore top hatsContinue reading “Elegance Evolves”
Helmets at Shows, Postscript
I have said this before but it bears repeating: the saddleseat world has been totally cool with my helmet. Helmets are not traditional saddleseat wear. Performance classes wear derbies or top hats, academy riders wear nothing. I, OTOH, wear an ASTM helmet with harness. I am nigh-on always in the minority, for both lessons andContinue reading “Helmets at Shows, Postscript”
Show Report: Alabama Charity Championship, Decatur AL
After the accusations of being less than calm at the last show [Report], I spent a lot of time minutely examining the whys and wherefores of keeping myself still when I ride, particularly keeping my head still. I came up with a hatful of theories. I didn’t use a single one. Bring It On AsContinue reading “Show Report: Alabama Charity Championship, Decatur AL”
Learning Styles
Crazy Opinionated Jumper Mare [pictured here and here] learned like lightning. She could scope out the height of an entire course as she trotted through the ingate. The only time I ever felt her unsure of a fence height was at an evening show. The ring was covered, the lights were low-power, and the sunContinue reading “Learning Styles”
Virtual Brush Box 