Category Archives: Horses

Other Writing, USDF: Melissa Schoedlbauer, USDF

“Behind The Scenes: Melissa Schoedlbauer, United States Dressage Federation USDF Connection December 2015/January 2016 United States Dressage Federation   A short interview with a dressage administrator. © 2015 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Behind The Scenes

Show Photos, Georgia Fall Classic 2015

Sandra Hall Photography Georgia Fall Classic Saturday Morning > 020 – Aca Driving all ages 023 – Aca Equitation WTC Adult 024 – Aca Showmanship Pleasure WTC Adult Sunday Morning > 067 – Aca Driving-All Ages Championship 070 – Aca Equitation WTc Adult Championship 071 – Aca Showmanship Pleasure WTC Adult Championship Photos used withContinue reading “Show Photos, Georgia Fall Classic 2015”

Show Tweets, Georgia Fall Classic 2015

Happy Thanksgiving in the US. Happy Thursday everywhere else. ~~~ Georgia Fall Classic Horse Show [Facebook] Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Perry GA, USA November 21 & 22, 2015 Thursday Preliminary show tweet. Horses away. I leave tomorrow. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) November 19, 2015 Once more, with photo. Preliminary show Tweet. Horses away. IContinue reading “Show Tweets, Georgia Fall Classic 2015”

Show Report, Georgia Fall Classic 2015

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Perry GA, USA November 21 & 22, 2015 Is it okay to be a little bit evil? Points-chasing is evil. Points-chasing can lead otherwise well-intentioned souls down the path to horse abuse and bad sportsmanship. One should compete for the joy of the sport, regardless of the ribbons. Therefore, IContinue reading “Show Report, Georgia Fall Classic 2015”

Why Bother With Nerves?

So I get nervous before my class at a horse show. So what? So I dissolve into a seething cauldron of stomach acid on the mounting block before a lesson. Why does this require calling in a professional [First Appointment]? It is out of proportion. In my saddle seat lessons and show classes, I amContinue reading “Why Bother With Nerves?”