National Academy Championship Horse Show, Murfreesboro, TN, November 1 – 3, 2013. Today is the second day of competition. Our instructor has reminded us that the goal on days one and two are to move up. The exact placing doesn’t matter. We are not here to win the semis. The show is over three daysContinue reading “National Academy Day 2: Up or Out”
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National Academy Day 1: Managing Expectations
National Academy Championship Horse Show, Murfreesboro, TN, November 1 – 3, 2013. Nope. Not gonna do it. By the time you read this, I will not have been on speaking terms with my stomach for days. I have been looking forward to this show since I heard about it a year ago [Showtime]. Of courseContinue reading “National Academy Day 1: Managing Expectations”
Happy Halloween 2013
More from the WABAC Machine: A well-bred Appaloosa who turned out plain bay. This is how I dressed him for Halloween. Note the stripes on his hooves. His breeder was not amused. Also note Jaws next door. Yes, before I owed four plain bay geldings (all Thoroughbreds), I leased three horses. All – wait forContinue reading “Happy Halloween 2013”
Newest Toy
We have joined the 21st century. We went to the Verizon store, closed our eyes, signed, and emerged with two smart phones. My first project will be to live tweet my next horse show, the National Academy Championship Horse Show, November 1-3, 2013, Murfressboro, TN. Website, Facebook. I will be one of eight competitors fromContinue reading “Newest Toy”
Magic Feet
Rodney and I did our mounting block exercise [Where]. Since the ground crew was absent, I did nothing tricksy. After a while, I got bored with sitting and did some flexion exercises from the ground. Look right, look left, give to the bit. Lather, rinse, repeat. After any work session, I can tell Rodney’s moodContinue reading “Magic Feet”
Why Attend
Having lived in New York, DC, and Pennsylvania, I’ve spent many hours watching the fall indoor circuit live. Back then, it was the only way to see the shows. Last week, I spent many hours watch Penn National streaming live on the USEF Network. I could watch the show in my recliner. I could watchContinue reading “Why Attend”
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Text drafted. Gratuitous cat picture selected. Had a cavity filled. Feeling too punk to assemble the bits. Back tomorrow. Update, Tuesday evening: Feeling better gradually. It isn’t so much the dental work as the epinephrine in the Lidocaine that lays me low. If I remember in time, I can usually convince my dentist to useContinue reading “Placeholder”
Virtual Brush Box 