On My Mind, Miscellaneous Visuals The graphic is for tomorrow’s post. I was sufficiently pleased with the result that it gets its own post. Meaning no disrespect. It’s an illustration for trying to understand the deeper meaning of horse shows and their role in my life. How would I feel if someone madeContinue reading “Tao Of Horse Shows”
Category Archives: Horse Shows
Progress In My Dreams
Literally. My anxiety dreams are getting – at least on this one occasion – less anxious. A sign of an improved mental state? As the dream began, I am sitting on Milton when they give the first call for my class. This was unusual for two reasons. First, I was riding. Second, we had plentyContinue reading “Progress In My Dreams”
Milton Went To Watch
The Gray Wonder Schooling Show (Hunter/Jumper) El Gezira Riding Academy Harpersville, AL, USA Saturday, June 8, 2019 Non-compete A surprise horse show experience! Milton’s first h/j show. My first in over a decade. Change of Plans A rainy Saturday morning put our scheduled schooling in jeopardy. So, while the horses digested their breakfast, weContinue reading “Milton Went To Watch”
Aspirational Events
The Gray Wonder I don’t do goals. It’s too easy to flounder in disappointment [This Is Why I Don’t Set Goals]. Since it is good to have a plan, I do consider optional aspirational events that I regard in an off-hand fashion as I work toward them in a calm and sedate fashion, acceptingContinue reading “Aspirational Events”
The Two Sides Of Major Milton, Show Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2019
The Gray Wonder, Adventures in Saddle Hunt Seat Mid-South Spring Premiere Saturday, May 25, 2019 Official Photographer Event Mix First & second classes. Bright-eyed & bushy-tailed. He looks edgier in the photo than he rode. Except for the canter transitions (except for!) and some of the cantering, he handled like a sports car. [Hanging WithContinue reading “The Two Sides Of Major Milton, Show Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2019”
Hanging With The Saddlebros IIb, Back Into The Fray, Show Report, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2019
The Gray Wonder, Adventures in Saddle Hunt Seat Mid-South Spring Premiere Saturday, May 25, 2019 Second half of the day. First half here. When we last saw our hero, we had hopped our way through our second class and were pondering our next move. Interim schooling Ground crew went over to ask Coach Courtney’sContinue reading “Hanging With The Saddlebros IIb, Back Into The Fray, Show Report, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2019”
Hanging With The Saddlebros IIa, Wannabe Saddlebred Coming Through, Show Report, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2019
The Gray Wonder, Adventures in Saddle Hunt Seat Mid-South Spring Premiere (Facebook) Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center Rainsville, AL Saturday, May 25, 2019 Major Milton 66. Academy Showmanship Adult WTC, 2nd of 3 67. Academy Equitation Adult WTC, 3rd of 3 70. Academy WTC Championship, no place of 9 Official Photographer Event Mix What doesContinue reading “Hanging With The Saddlebros IIa, Wannabe Saddlebred Coming Through, Show Report, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2019”
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