Category Archives: Horses

[Apres-show, day 2] After my riding lessons, I tend to ponder what I have learned. After one lesson, I emailed my instructor with an observation that was both trenchant and pithy. Instead of gasping in awe at my grasp of equitation theory, this was her response: “Your brain never stops does it?” ~~~ Gratuitous CatContinue reading “This Is Not News”

[Apres-show, day 1] Why? Back when we were arranging Milton’s transportation [Shipping], I put a white jump standard at the end of our driveway as an indicator. The driveway is on a curve and easy to overshoot. I’ve seen a loaded hay truck go sailing by. Feeling obsessive, I topped the standard with a redContinue reading “Mystery Theft”

Llama Font: Say It in Llama! ~~~ National Academy Championship Horse Show, day 3. Live stream today courtesy of ATW Sportscast. The show schedule starts with class 54 at 10 am. Should I make it that far, I will ride in 59. Adult Equitation (Pleasure) WTC National Finals & 67. Adult WTC Equitation National FinalsContinue reading “Text Art: Llama Font”

National Academy Championship Horse Show, day 2. National Academy is a three-day show, two classes per day. The top ten from each class qualify for the next day’s class. Up or out. As you read this, I could be done. Or I could be sailing forward on a sea of blue acetate. I don’t thinkContinue reading “Show Today: NACHS 2014”

If they refuse to entertain me by jumping, I will find a way to be entertained. ~~~ National Academy Championship Horse Show, day 1. I ride in the first class of the show [schedule]. Done early and able to relax for the evening session.

National Academy Championship Horse Show, day 0 If all goes to plan, horses and riders and coach and helpers and parents are now in Tennessee getting ready to show tomorrow. I almost didn’t go. CON 1) If the trip is just to have the experience, I’ve done that. Last year was awesome. Once was enough.Continue reading “To Go or Not To Go”

Remember last year, Happy Rubber Ducky Day! & Foto Friday: Duckies in DC? This is where it all began: What can I say? It was a really long train trip.