Return to Hunter/Jumperland Falcon Hill Jumper Show Hunter classes Saturday July 13, 2019 [Show Report] Photos by @kaitiefitzphotography Cute-looking jump. Unfortunately, the perked ears & high knees mean he’s overly excited. This was just before the mini-meltdown in the 4th class. When he’s relaxed, he tranters the jumps. 3rd class Does he really needContinue reading “Pix Are Always Amusing To Look Back On, Show Photos, Falcon Hill Farm, July 2019”
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They Said It Couldn’t Be Done, Or At Least I Said It Couldn’t
Training Journal Video Still from video CANTER! BOTH WAYS! NINE YEARS! We have cantered before. Technically. In the past, work with Rodney meant – metaphorically – holding my breath and hoping we got to the other side. On this day, these were simple, organized, quiet canters. The sort of canter thousands of horses doContinue reading “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done, Or At Least I Said It Couldn’t”
Making Progress, Going Nowhere, Show Report El Gezira, Hunters, July 2019
Return to Hunter/Jumperland El Gezira Jumper Show Alabama Hunter Jumper Association El Gezira Riding Academy Harpersville, AL, USA Saturday, July 20, 2019 1 Academy Caveletti I, Adult – 3rd of 3 2 Academy Cavaletti II, Adult – 2nd of 4 3 Academy Beginning Hunter I – 6th of 8 4 Academy Beginning Hunter IIContinue reading “Making Progress, Going Nowhere, Show Report El Gezira, Hunters, July 2019”
Phooeycakes!
Return to Hunter/Jumperland Missed it by that much! The ASHAA, the state Saddlebred Association, has a series of three summer fun shows. Last year, Milton did walk-trot at all three [1,2,3]. This year, I had considered taking him to the two local shows and skipping the out-of-town one, scheduled for last weekend. NoContinue reading “Phooeycakes!”
Video Or It Didn’t Happen, The Home Team Goes to Falcon Hill
Training Journal Falcon Hill Farm Milton goes mini-XC. Part of our holiday adventures [Ears, Turtle Steps]. Thursday, July 4. Milton jumping a course. Video by Molly McCown. [Ditto]. Sunday, July 7. Rodney checking out the ring. There was more tension in walk that is evident in video. However, he did an outstanding job forContinue reading “Video Or It Didn’t Happen, The Home Team Goes to Falcon Hill”
Does This Saddle Make Me Look Sporty?
Training Journal Yes, Milton you look very sporty in a saddle that costs more than you did. Saddle trials courtesy of Mo Fitts, Decoucoux Technical Advisor [Facebook] at Falcon Hill Farm. What follows is my best understand from what was said & my notes. Errors mine. Saddles First saddle: 17 1/2. Open tree. 00Continue reading “Does This Saddle Make Me Look Sporty?”
Get On and Go, Easy to Say, Hard To Do
Training Journal Admin note: this took place and was written up before the show on Saturday [Someday]. I was feeling more charitable toward the Gray Wonder then. The show was not the biggest news lately. The big news was the saddle fitting session earlier in the week. The Thursday before the show, I tookContinue reading “Get On and Go, Easy to Say, Hard To Do”
Virtual Brush Box 