I have started my training in traffic management. At the National Academy Championships, one has to ride with more than two people in the ring. Plus, one has to ride with style in order to distinguish one’s self. Therefore, Instructor has started special Saturday group lessons for those of us headed to the finals. MyContinue reading “Boot Camp Begins”
Category Archives: Horse Shows
Conversations With My Stomach
At horse shows, I am too nervous to eat. However, if I don’t eat, I come over all weak and swimmy-headed. I can rally the energy to ride but the rest of the day is as much fun as a day-old omelet. I’m also told that not eating makes me a joy and a delightContinue reading “Conversations With My Stomach”
Championship Colors
At last weekend’s show, the Championship classes had champion-style ribbons all the way through the placings. I’m familar with the blue-red-yellow of the champion ribbon and of the red-yellow-white of reserve champion. I even have a third place, year-end ribbon that is yellow-white-pink. I’ve don’t recall seeing them down to eighth. A championship ribbon isContinue reading “Championship Colors”
Show Report: ETSA Midsummer Classic, White Pine, TN
(Long post. No clear way to break into two parts. You have been warned.) Prologue I’m generous with my toys at the barn. Sorta. Need to borrow a whip? A brush? Sure. Here. No problem. However, everything is marked with my initials &/or colored tape. I make sure the lent item comes home with me.Continue reading “Show Report: ETSA Midsummer Classic, White Pine, TN”
Siesta
Different riding disciplines could learn from each other. For instance, saddleseat shows have institutionalized a break between the afternoon and evening sessions. My reference point is interminable local hunter shows that run from first warm-up straight through to the last jump of the last class. You are trapped in the middle of a vast, dustyContinue reading “Siesta”
From the Shelves IV
To The Nines: A Practical Guide To Horse And Rider Turn Out For Dressage, Eventing, And Hunter Jumper Shows by Jennifer Chong [Alpine 2006]. A grooming book for those of us who already know that hoof oil dresses up the feet. Your favorite book for those who already can, horse or otherwise? — Show detailsContinue reading “From the Shelves IV”
From the Shelves I
I’m off to a horse show, so I’m leaving you with friends both old and new. I tried to pick ones that I like but of which you might not have heard. A Horse of Your Own by M.A. Stoneridge [Doubleday 1963, 1968] As you can tell by the cover, I have had this bookContinue reading “From the Shelves I”
Virtual Brush Box 