Category Archives: Horses

Whither Now? Saddle Seat Version

Riding I plan to maintain weekly saddle seat lessons. It’s good to get on a schoolhorse. It’s good to have someone reminding me to look up. It’s good to have a barn family. Showing Job one is to let my budget recover. I’ve sat out a mere handful of shows over the last three years.Continue reading “Whither Now? Saddle Seat Version”

Whither Now?

Boot camp is over. Nationals 2015 is done & dusted. What next? Part of my meltdown in Tennessee [Report] came from nerves. I’m nervous before a lesson. I’m nervous before my classes at a show. I’m nervous even thinking about riding my own horses. I am so damn tired of being nervous. Therefore, for aContinue reading “Whither Now?”

Riding in Reykjavik, a Guest Post

When Linda Barnard left for her trip, I asked her to keep an eye out for blog-related tidbits. She came back with far more than a tidbit. Welcome Linda. Disclaimer #1 – I am not a horseperson. Disclaimer #2 – I am not a blogger. However, my friend is both. When I arrived in Reykjavik,Continue reading “Riding in Reykjavik, a Guest Post”

Other Writing, USDF: Hallye Griffin, USEF

“Behind The Scenes: Hally Griffin, United States Equestrian Federation USDF Connection November 2015 United States Dressage Federation A short interview with the Managing Director for dressage. © 2015 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher. Previous Behind The Scenes

Show Report, of a sort, NACHS 2015

National Academy Championship Horse Show Saturday morning, I collapsed in a sobbing heap on my coach’s shoulder. Husband was doing an awesome job supporting from a distance. However, texts and emails and phone calls can only do so much. I was tired. I was stressed. I was tired of being stressed. I needed a hug.Continue reading “Show Report, of a sort, NACHS 2015”