My state saddleseat association has a year-end points system that confused the stew out of me at first. Having spent the spring wrestling with it, I can appreciate the internal elegance. The deal is that every show gets an A, B, C, or none designation. Points are determined from this. C show: first is 8Continue reading “The Point Is”
Category Archives: Horses
My Confidence Has Increased
The Mental Game Moving past yesterday’s snit, the spring saddleseat shows have been good for me in more ways than simply keeping me amused until I find a new horse or figure out how to ride the one I have. Previous Horse went to a few shows in his retirement years. We even earned hi-scoreContinue reading “My Confidence Has Increased”
A Grateful Whine
A flat few days lately. Con crud. A crop of minor but motivation-sucking occurrences. Rodney being his gorgeous, useless self. Mostly, it has now been OVER A WEEK since I have ridden a horse. Hyperventilate. Withdrawal symptoms. Rage & agony. The main question is how on earth did I survive from April 2011 (the lastContinue reading “A Grateful Whine”
Mare Update
Mathilda is fine. She goes out for a few hours each day to stock up on vitamin D. We are gathering the nerve to give her the option of going out all night by herself. This spring, every time we would talk ourselves up, it would rain. She provides just enough aggravation that we cannotContinue reading “Mare Update”
Spotted Who?
Reading the directions on the TARDIS at the Alabama Phoenix Festival.
Balloon Art
The result of Dr. Osborn roaming the corridors of the Alabama Phoenix Festival. Observant readers may have notice that last weekend the recent show [Report] fell right in the middle of the three-day APF. My LEGO club had a multi-table display at the Festival. Saturday was the busiest day. It was also the day forContinue reading “Balloon Art”
Show Report: Mid-South Spring Premiere, Rainsville, AL
It Takes a Village … … To get me dressed. First, I sent my measurements to the nice lady at Commotion, a saddleseat consignment store. She replied with a box containing jodhpurs and a selection of shirt/vest/tie combinations. Saturday morning, I presented these choices to the Fashion Oversight Committee. Blue and salmon got the nod.Continue reading “Show Report: Mid-South Spring Premiere, Rainsville, AL”
Virtual Brush Box 