The Mental Game Moving past yesterday’s snit, the spring saddleseat shows have been good for me in more ways than simply keeping me amused until I find a new horse or figure out how to ride the one I have. Previous Horse went to a few shows in his retirement years. We even earned hi-scoreContinue reading “My Confidence Has Increased”
Category Archives: Horse Shows
Balloon Art
The result of Dr. Osborn roaming the corridors of the Alabama Phoenix Festival. Observant readers may have notice that last weekend the recent show [Report] fell right in the middle of the three-day APF. My LEGO club had a multi-table display at the Festival. Saturday was the busiest day. It was also the day forContinue reading “Balloon Art”
Show Report: Mid-South Spring Premiere, Rainsville, AL
It Takes a Village … … To get me dressed. First, I sent my measurements to the nice lady at Commotion, a saddleseat consignment store. She replied with a box containing jodhpurs and a selection of shirt/vest/tie combinations. Saturday morning, I presented these choices to the Fashion Oversight Committee. Blue and salmon got the nod.Continue reading “Show Report: Mid-South Spring Premiere, Rainsville, AL”
Normandie, Non
The horse world is preparing for the FEI Alltech Jeux Equestres Mondiaux 2014 in Normandy, August 23 to September 07, 2014. Of course I’ve thought about going, how can one not, but I’ll most likely be livestreaming from home. Why does one attend the big events? The obvious reasons are to compete or to officiate.Continue reading “Normandie, Non”
Horse Hunt, 1 of 2
Went to look at two horses. Activity if not progress. Didn’t ride either one. Why ride once I’ve seen a deal-breaker? The first horse was a gorgeous palomino Quarter Horse. Not just yellow but a beautiful gold with flashy chrome. Not that I’m influenced by color, not in the slightest. Long legs. Nice build. LotsContinue reading “Horse Hunt, 1 of 2”
Booie
Another one from the archives. Circa 1979, or thereabouts. This was at my first off-the-property show. I was 16 years old. I was leasing my second horse. I thought I was the cat’s meow. Since Booie could be strong, I spent most of my class galloping in a small circle around the judge. I mayContinue reading “Booie”
For the Record
I was emitting my standard whinge about Rodney’s vast, gorgeous uselessness. Hubby replied with, “Well, imagine how good you will feel when you are leading the victory gallop in Texas next fall.” ???? “Why not? You still have 18 months.” !!!! He was referring to the American Eventing Championships, being held in each September fromContinue reading “For the Record”
Virtual Brush Box 