A post-show clinic by the judge, Christy Parker of Pine Haven Stables & Riding Academy, Brunswick, Georgia. Day One: Private Since this was immediately after the show wherein I performed so exceedingly well [Show Report], the lesson was on getting the left lead canter. Since this was a lesson not a show, of course weContinue reading “Clinic Report: Saddle Seat with Christy Parker”
Category Archives: Horses
Show & Clinic Tweets: SSF, Chelsea AL
Show tomorrow. Step 1: acquire show food. Yes, I am a) a creature of habit & b) lucky. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) June 6, 2014 Home show, so much to do before I ride, e.g. giving numbers out, gate crew. etc., etc. Focusing on that keeps me from stressing. Mostly. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) JuneContinue reading “Show & Clinic Tweets: SSF, Chelsea AL”
Show Report: SSF Chelsea AL
ASHAA Summer Fun Show I June 7, 2014 Stepping Stone Farm Chelsea, AL 2013 Show Report & Ringmanship 2012 Showing in The Sun Academy Pleasure WTC Adult, 3rd of 3 & Academy Equitation WTC Adult, 2nd of 3 Well, that was a first. I completely and utterly failed to get the left-lead canter. Oh, I’veContinue reading “Show Report: SSF Chelsea AL”
Rodney’s Progress, or Approximation Thereof
At the advice of my Groundwork Exercise Designer, we are using standards instead of cones for Rodney’s weave poles. The better to see them. Rodney is doing exceedingly well with this exercise. We will spend 10-15 minutes dragging the standards/poles into a new pattern or to a new location. He will nail it on theContinue reading “Rodney’s Progress, or Approximation Thereof”
Home Show 2014
Today is the annual local show at our barn. Guest Foto Friday: Trump Let’s hope I cover myself with more glory than last year, “It’s a bad sign when the judge comes over to tell you the rules …” [Ringmanship] 2013 Show Report 2012 Showing in The Sun Also, clinic this weekend. My first sinceContinue reading “Home Show 2014”
New Equipment: Weights
1lb weights to build up my fingers and wrists, per new riding paradigm [MSSP]. Riding does not require brute strength. I don’t wish to yank on the horse’s mouth with Hulk-like fists of doom. Riding requires endurance. The longer I can survive making subtle adjustments, the less likely I will be to start waving myContinue reading “New Equipment: Weights”
Mid-Week Rodney Report: Shoes
Rodney: New shoes! Feet feel much better! Yippeeee! Rodney is more inclined to gallop over for meals. Rodney: New shoes! My feet are weird! What? Rodney takes about a week to adjust to different. Sigh. He is willing, curious, and energetic. Quick? Not so much. __________________________________________________________________________ Gratuitous Stepping Stone Farm Dog
Virtual Brush Box 