Saturday was the last boot camp lesson before Nationals. I was assigned Lola. Back in the spring, Lola and I showed to good effect [Report & below]. However, that was a class of four horses in huge ring. Boot camp is twice as many horses in half the space. Lola does not appreciate crowds. SheContinue reading “Boot Camp Battle”
Category Archives: Horses
Horses in the Grocery Store II
Horses in the Grocery Store I List of Posts: Logos & Other Horse Art
Elegance Evolves
I seem to have helmets on my mind lately. (Helmets -> mind -> head? No? Well, at least I amuse myself.) Last Thursday, I made a point of getting my paws on our iPad2 for the day so I could stream the sidesaddle division from Penn National. Back when I showed, we wore top hatsContinue reading “Elegance Evolves”
Foto Friday: Out. Standing. In Fog.
Other Writing: USDF Connection October 2013
“Judge Manning, Judge Manning Horse Transportation” October 2013 USDF Connection United States Dressage Federation A short interview with a horse shipper.
Helmets at Shows, Postscript
I have said this before but it bears repeating: the saddleseat world has been totally cool with my helmet. Helmets are not traditional saddleseat wear. Performance classes wear derbies or top hats, academy riders wear nothing. I, OTOH, wear an ASTM helmet with harness. I am nigh-on always in the minority, for both lessons andContinue reading “Helmets at Shows, Postscript”
Show Report: Alabama Charity Championship, Decatur AL
After the accusations of being less than calm at the last show [Report], I spent a lot of time minutely examining the whys and wherefores of keeping myself still when I ride, particularly keeping my head still. I came up with a hatful of theories. I didn’t use a single one. Bring It On AsContinue reading “Show Report: Alabama Charity Championship, Decatur AL”
Virtual Brush Box 