Rodney What can I say that I haven’t said over and over and over? [Looking Back, Rodney 2016] I worry that I am not the right human for him. I make him nervous; he makes me nuts. The energy that drives me to find solutions to his problems can be overwhelming to encounter. (See, “SquinchingContinue reading “Looking Back 2017, Home Team”
Category Archives: Horses
Christmas 2017
The tree and decorations at Stepping Stone Farm. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Thoughts on The Night The Animals Talked
The myth is that animals are given the gift of speech on Christmas eve. Why? Why would I want my horses to talk? I can imagine what they would say. More carrots! You’re late! Work? I would prefer not, thank you so much. I sense danger! Flee! Flee! Flee! More carrots! They have no troubleContinue reading “Thoughts on The Night The Animals Talked”
Foto Friday: The Night The Animals Talked
Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott
Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Driving
Driving Thursday Alabama Winter Tournament 2017-2018 Stepping Stone Farm Chelsea, AL USA Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 [Show Report] 26. Academy Driving with Whiskey – 1st of 2 Thank you to the Courtney Huguley for Whiskey Back in November, Miss Courtney asked me to help her hitch a new horse. She took all the risk. IContinue reading “Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Driving”
Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Riding
Saddle Seat Wednesday Alabama Winter Tournament 2017-2018 Stepping Stone Farm Chelsea, AL USA Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 1. Advance Horsemanship WTC Adult – 4th of 7 2. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern) – 6th of 7 7. Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult – 3rd of 4 Thank you to Courtney Huguley for Whiskey GivenContinue reading “Show Report: Winter Tournament 2017-18 #2, Riding”
New Equipment: Blinkers
Coach Courtney suggested blinkers to address Milton being jumpy about the saddle [Milton Meets Butt Brakes]. I had never heard of this. Apparently, Saddlebreds trainers use blinkers when getting horses accustomed to riders. Perhaps an easy transition from driving, something a lot of ASBs do first? Of course, then the big step is removing theContinue reading “New Equipment: Blinkers”
Virtual Brush Box 