Equines of Edinburgh, Guest Post

Random Snaps   My friend Amy Vanderryn went to Edinburgh. I asked for blog pictures. She delivered magnificently. Welcome Amy. ~~~ A unicorn paired with a lion at the entrance to the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. Virtual tour – The entrance. Artist Phyllis Mary Bone. Delgatie Castle, Undiscovered Scotland: Delgatie Castle FyvieContinue reading “Equines of Edinburgh, Guest Post”

The Return of Milton, Show This Weekend

Home Team   Milton & I head back into the show ring. (Cross fingers.) Two walk-trot, hunt-seat classes at a local ASB show, same as last time [The Canadian Horse & The Red Queen]. I had hoped to canter at this show. However, we are still consolidating our walk & trot. Since we only startedContinue reading “The Return of Milton, Show This Weekend”

Why I Am Not A Saddle Seat Genius, And Probably Won’t Be

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Haven’t had a lesson in a while, so I took a look back. This year, 2018, marks my seventh year in saddle seat, including five show-heavy years from 2013 to 2017 [2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017]. You’d think I’d understand how to ride an American Saddlebred. I’m not fishing forContinue reading “Why I Am Not A Saddle Seat Genius, And Probably Won’t Be”

WEG 2018 – Opportunity or Distraction? Crowd Sourcing My Decision

Home Team, or Not?   The nice people at WEG have asked me to come work as a Crossing Marshal on cross-country day. To go or not to go. I am a model of undecided dithering. Opportunity – The Pros Chance of a lifetime! World-class competition! Like-minded souls! Shopping! Crowd control. I can do this.Continue reading “WEG 2018 – Opportunity or Distraction? Crowd Sourcing My Decision”