Category Archives: Horses

Mr. Excitement Regards His Future

Home Team   We took Milton to Full Circle Horse Park to walk over the teeny, tiny Amoeba-level jumps. Despite my snarky title and the half-mast ears in the photo, Milton’s attitude was the perfect combination of stepping quietly over the little logs and marching happily around the field. He paused in front of oneContinue reading “Mr. Excitement Regards His Future”

You Can’t Handle The Trot

Tack Box Tales, Adventures in Saddle Seat My favorite Alvin story bears retelling. We were at Midsummer back in 2013 [Show Report]. I was still in Academy Walk-Trot. First and second place riders from the regular classes rode in the championship. Since Alvin & I won the first class, I had the opportunity to hotContinue reading “You Can’t Handle The Trot”

Arguing With The Voice Of Reason

Combined Driving   Last year, Husband drove at the Middle Tennessee Carriage Club Schooling Driving Trial [Show Report]. This year, we volunteered. Me: It’s such a loooooong drive. Voice of Reason: You had a nice ride and good company. Me: We had to get up soooooo early. VoR: Nap in the truck. Me: We wereContinue reading “Arguing With The Voice Of Reason”

Road to the World Cup, What Is Equitation? Guest Post

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton is on the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. She is sharing her story. Welcome Reagan. Part 1 [Have Saddle, Will Travel] Part 2 [First Team Practice] Part 3 [Three-Gaited & Five-Gaited] Part 4 [Do I Miss Equitation?] Part 5 [Traveling for the Team]Continue reading “Road to the World Cup, What Is Equitation? Guest Post”