Wild Horse Goes Walk-Trot, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm

Photos by Bryan Pope, @thebryonpope ASHAA Fun Show Saturday, September 8, 2018 [Show Report] Strollin’ along. Could he be more pleasant? Winning never gets old. Obligatory ribbon shot. Milton fails to see the point. Milton rides totally different than he looks. Even I have to admit that in photos Milton seems a joy and aContinue reading “Wild Horse Goes Walk-Trot, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm”

Leaving The Wheels At Home, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Driving, Not

Driving   ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 I did not drive at this show. Riding only [Show Report]. Since Coach Courtney had a full load, she could not bring the cart. I had a choice: bring cart or bring Milton. Pro Milton/Anti Driving + Working with Milton isContinue reading “Leaving The Wheels At Home, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Driving, Not”

Resting On One’s Laurels Never Works, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Saddle Seat

Adventures in Saddle Seat   ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 Sultan’s Miracle Man/Sam 30 Academy Showmanship WTC Adult, 2 of 2 31 Academy Equitation WTC Adult, 1 of 2 Thank you to Courtney Huguley for Super Sam. Between Milton’s warm-up and classes [Victory!], I reverted to saddle seat.Continue reading “Resting On One’s Laurels Never Works, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Saddle Seat”

Victory Is Ours! Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Hunt Seat

Home Team   ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 Milton 30a Academy Open Hunter Pleasure Walk and Trot, 1 of 2 31a Academy Open Hunter Equitation Walk and Trot, 1 of 2 Warm-up Milton is not afraid of big trailers. He’s been shining us on [NEGA1, NEGA2, SSF]. AtContinue reading “Victory Is Ours! Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Hunt Seat”

In Which I Consider Adults Playing With Toys

Writing   Breyer models, LEGO sets, My Little Pony knickknacks. I certainly have no trouble admitting to childlike enthusiasms. Some adults have trouble admitting, or get grief when they do. I’ve read about model horse aficionados who don’t tell their co-workers about the live show they attended over the weekend. MLP bronies get a rawContinue reading “In Which I Consider Adults Playing With Toys”

Low Key Photo Challenge: Toys

Photography Theme: Toys Illumination Breyer model #1799 “Nokota was introduced in 2007. The mold name refers to a feral and semi-feral breed of horse native to the North Dakota badlands. It was sculpted by Kathleen Moody and is Breyer mold #1279.” Identify Your Breyer: Nokota Progress Notes Big camera! On manual! Pressed many buttons! TookContinue reading “Low Key Photo Challenge: Toys”