Horses – Page 186 – Virtual Brush Box

CAA Repercussions

Driving Thursday A big show [Show Report] leaves a big footprint. Horse Milton is doing so well with the latest step in our NQR random walk [Sand Colic?], that we have been talking about getting him off his special snowflake food [Feed Adventures, Part 1 of 2] and weaning him from naps [Naptime, Update]. Eventually.Continue reading “CAA Repercussions”

Getting a Grip, or Not

Saddle Seat Wednesday Originally I had planned to hold off pontificating on this subject. I’ve had so many theories; I wanted to see if this had any bearing in reality first. Unfortunately, recent show schedules have sent Coach Courtney and us out of town on alternating weeks over the last month & a half. NoContinue reading “Getting a Grip, or Not”

Hitched!

Driving Tuesday Well, that was unexpected. We showed up for Greg’s third groundwork lesson at Stepping Stone Farm [First, SSF] expecting more of the same. After about 5 minutes, Coach Courtney says, “So Greg, want to hook him?” Um, yes? I guess? We knew Milton would be put to a cart sometime this summer. TodayContinue reading “Hitched!”

Mind/Body Solutions

I mentioned my recent funk [Recap]. My riding career is going nowhere. I’m seeing 60 on the horizon. Funk seemed a reasonable response. Until. We have been having problems with basement damp. Found and fixed cause. Swept out the water. Discovered and threw out sodden items. Spread bleach with liberal hand. I feel so muchContinue reading “Mind/Body Solutions”

Letter Art: MM

Post #2000 Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Show Photos: CAA Carriage Festival 2017

CAA Carriage Festival Alltech Arena Kentucky Horse Park Lexington KY, USA June 30-July 2, 2017 [Show Report] Whip Hand Farm photos by Kate Bushman and Kevin Smith. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Show Report: CAA Carriage Festival 2017

Driving Thursday CAA Carriage Festival Alltech Arena Kentucky Horse Park Lexington KY, USA June 30-July 2, 2017 Greg & Bliss 21 Utility Vehicle Working – 4th of 7 22 Utility Vehicle Timed Obstacles – 1st of 7 23 Utility Vehicle Reinsmanship – 1st of 7 Utility Vehicle Reserve Champion 55 Double Jeopardy Single Horse withContinue reading “Show Report: CAA Carriage Festival 2017”