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Milton Continues His Summer Break

Training Journal tldr: We almost found a saddle for Milton, but fell down the NQR rabbit hole instead. The local tack shop had a used 18″ Steuben. Ideally, I ride in a 17 1/2″ saddle, but 18″ is not a dealbreaker. It was old, but those saddles last forever. Eventhough Milton was taking timeContinue reading “Milton Continues His Summer Break”

Them There, Me Here, Screenshots From Louisville 2019

Adventures in Saddle Seat Notes Helmets spotted in the Hunter class! In a class of 20, the majority wore hunt caps, i.e. strapless helmets. I never got an exact count in all the milling. I estimate that 3-4 exhibitors wore a helmet with a harness. Hunt caps used to be all the rage inContinue reading “Them There, Me Here, Screenshots From Louisville 2019”

Rodney Continues to Roam

Training Journal The Marbles Come … Thursday afternoon/evening at Stepping Stone Farm. The day was too hot to long-line in the sun, so we went right to riding. I walked in covered ring for 10-15 minutes to warm up in the shade. Unfortunately, the diameter is too small for his big self to openContinue reading “Rodney Continues to Roam”

Synchro Peeing

Horsekeeping No pics. You are welcome. Rodney, The Bashful Bladder I have to pee. I do so hate peeing in public. First thing I shall do when I get home is to locate a good spot. They have opened the door of the big white box. Time to go home. Please make all dueContinue reading “Synchro Peeing”

Go Team! Louisville 2019!

Graphic Design Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm World’s Championship Horse Show, Louisville, KY For those following along at home. Qualifying classes Sunday Afternoon Reagan & non-SSF horse 26. ASB Hunter Country Pleasure Sunday Night Courtney & Buster 42. Four-Year-Old Roadster Pony Monday Morning Jess & Buster 52. Junior Exhibitor Roadster PonyContinue reading “Go Team! Louisville 2019!”

Seasons, Guest Photos

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The Endless Fascination Of Cow Radio

Photography Horsekeeping They would rather stand at the far end of the pasture, watching and listening to cows in the next field than stand in the barn with fans and a hay snack. The stomped-down, semi-circular bare patch testifies to the amount of time Rodney stands at the fenceline. Weird. Thank you forContinue reading “The Endless Fascination Of Cow Radio”