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2014 Show Schedule LW&TCDR

General Theory Attention SSF horses: put on your show shoes and get back to work. The performance horses, that is. The school horses have been trucking along with lessons and Winter Tournament shows. Onwards to the 2014 show season. While last year’s heavy show schedule was wonderful, it is not a viable way to continue.Continue reading “2014 Show Schedule LW&TCDR”

Guest Post: Malealea Lodge & Malealea Development Trust

Ellen Broadhurst, author of The Chronicles of the $700 Pony [Half Halt 2006] & The Further Adventures of the $700 Pony [Half Halt 2008], is now living the ex-pat life and touring the world with her family. The information on Malealea was written by her son Tom for a school project. Photos by Ellen. WelcomeContinue reading “Guest Post: Malealea Lodge & Malealea Development Trust”

Other Writing: USDF Connection March 2014

“Behind The Scenes: Natalie DiBerardinis, Hilltop Farm” March 2014 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a breeding manager.

Winter Tournament Banquet

[No end-of-month commentary. I’ve done enough blog pondering with the OT discussion: Off Topic: Yay or Nay? & Poll Results. Previous State of the Blog posts] Winter Tournament posts Maggie, my noble steed for the final Winter Tournament show, waiting for a lesson at home. Everyone else is in the ring, so she’s wondering whyContinue reading “Winter Tournament Banquet”

BFD Jump

While I was larking about with Saddlebreds [Grooming], my top hand worked Rodney on the line. He reports that Rodney trotted this as calmly and quietly as one would ask for, attentive to his job but not in the least anxious. The top hole is 3′. Counting down puts the top bar at 2’3″. ThisContinue reading “BFD Jump”

Mare Update the Second

Mathilda is making the Thoroughbred look sane. Due to winter weather and muddy footing, her current routine is pen at night and handwalks/grazing during the day. Furthermore, we have switched her from a senior feed to a pellet of which she likes the taste. No more leftovers. More calories + less activity = spooking, spinning,Continue reading “Mare Update the Second”