Sixteen years ago, I was fortunate to spend a month volunteering in Conyers, Georgia, the Equestrian site of the Atlanta Olympics. For the blog, it was my intention to spend the London Olympics, from Opening to Closing Ceremonies, on a sentimental journey much as I did during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event [Peregrinatio to Aftermath].Continue reading “New Tank Syndrome”
Category Archives: Horses
New Horse, New Rules
At what point will I get it through my head that Rodney is not Previous Horse? Previous Horse was grouchy old coot who had moments of supreme ill-temper. On the night before he died, one of his last acts on earth was to kick me. Therefore, it had always been made extremely clear to himContinue reading “New Horse, New Rules”
Spectating in the 21st Century
(Monthly pontification on blogging postponed until after the Games.) Despite the daylight, the autoflash went off. Mathilda was NOT pleased. After this was taken, she stomped away. At one point, she spun so fast that I dropped the iPad, freezing the feed. It took us 10 minutes of fiddling to kill the app and restartContinue reading “Spectating in the 21st Century”
Horse Hunt Progress Report #5
Two days, two horses. We are on a roll. Today was a perky, talented horse who would be perfect. For somebody. My take-away was too much mare charisma for a rider who has dealt with geldings all of her life. I’ve ridden terrific mares, but always on loan. I lack the appropriate negotiation strategies forContinue reading “Horse Hunt Progress Report #5”
Horse Hunt Progress Report #4
Went to look at a horse today. Yeah me! Actually, yeah us. There was miscommunication about getting access to the barn & Hubby persevered while I was busy descending into a snit. Horse turned out to be a cribber. No one likes this habit, but I am extra leery as Rodney shows signs of proto-cribbing.Continue reading “Horse Hunt Progress Report #4”
Watching the Games
DIRECTV customers: If your set-up is like mine: Go to NBC Sports Network, Channel 603. Wait for the red button with Summer Games to appear on screen. Press the red button on your remote. Wait for schedule to load. Pick Browse by Sport. Scroll down to Equestrian. Set alarm for 7:15 on Monday to getContinue reading “Watching the Games”
Virtual Brush Box 