Training Journal Quiet side: It is wonderful to be walking our horse. Competitive side: Yes it is. When are we going to trot? Quiet side: We trot. And canter. Competitive side: Pffft. A few minutes on a long rein is not trotting. Well, technically it is trotting. But it’s not working. Circles. Contact. BasicContinue reading “The Ups And Downs Of Walking”
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Why! Are! We! Waiting! Schooling The Hurry Up & Wait
Training Journal We’ve all been to shows where you get ready and then wait, and wait, and wait. Yet, we never practice this at home. At least, I don’t. Get on. Ride. Get off. That’s the general routine at home. Then we go to shows and expect the horse to be good withContinue reading “Why! Are! We! Waiting! Schooling The Hurry Up & Wait”
Squeeee II, The Squeequal
Writing About Writing My short fiction, “You Had Me At Blue Hair.” has been published by Bending Genres. The above is a screenshot. For the cover to issue 11, click here. For the story, click here. Previous Posts [A Ring On The Table, A Fiction Sketch] [Accepted!] Crossposted [Will Write For Feed] ThankContinue reading “Squeeee II, The Squeequal”
Canter Collage, Show Photos, Alabama Charity 2019
Adventures in Saddle Seat To keep himself entertained when not holding my paw, my stellar groundperson bought our camera to the show. For some reason, ASB show photographers never have pictures of the horses cantering. To remedy that oversight, I present Sam at the canter. [Show Report] I find the feetContinue reading “Canter Collage, Show Photos, Alabama Charity 2019”
Transportation, The Downside of Driving II
Driving Thursday A while back a friend expressed interest in CDE driving; they expressed concern about all the equipment. I wanted to be encouraging, but they were right. Harness. Carts. And the vehicles to move said equipment. After the show [Report], we brought home two of the three carts Stepping Stone Farm had takenContinue reading “Transportation, The Downside of Driving II”
Putting The Show In Showmanship, Show Report, Alabama Charity 2019, Riding
Adventures in Saddle Seat Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show Saturday, October 12, 2019 104. Academy Showmanship WTC — Adult Amateur, 3rd of 4 105. Academy Equitation WTC — Adult Amateur, 2nd of 4 108. Academy WTC — Any Age Rider Championship, 6th of 12, 3rd highest placing adult. After the dramaContinue reading “Putting The Show In Showmanship, Show Report, Alabama Charity 2019, Riding”
Taking The Reins, Show Report, Alabama Charity 2019, Driving
Adventures in Saddle Seat Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show Morgan County Celebration Arena Priceville, AL, USA Saturday, October 12, 2019 100. Academy Driving — Any Age Driver, 2nd of 4 With Joe Somebody. Thank you to Emily Hillhouse. 104. Academy Showmanship WTC — Adult Amateur, 3rd of 4 105. Academy Equitation WTCContinue reading “Taking The Reins, Show Report, Alabama Charity 2019, Driving”
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