Not all of my inner voices are vicious [Inside My Head, Time Management]. One is courageous to the point of stupid. So there I was, watching a very good rider have a come-to-Jesus meeting with a fancy suit horse. Thought popped into my head: Inner Voice: I could ride that horse. Me: What?! You barelyContinue reading “Another Voice Chimes In”
Category Archives: Jumping
10 Reasons To Wear A Helmet
1) “Dear Daddy: I fell off my horse at the camp show. Don’t worry, I can move my arm now.” 2) Getting assigned the schoolie who only goes bareback. 3) If a horse jumps but does not clear a large, unsecured hay roll, then the hay, the horse, and the rider will roll. 4) JumpingContinue reading “10 Reasons To Wear A Helmet”
Combined Driving Lesson, Cones
Greg spent his lesson time practicing jumper courses cones. Similarities between Jumper Courses & Cones Courses The course is a pattern of numbered obstacles, which can include combinations, grouped together as A/B/C/D. Each obstacle is marked with a number and red/white flags. (Oddly, I’ve never found this to help while riding. Actually checking the number/markersContinue reading “Combined Driving Lesson, Cones”
Pick Your Crazy
Do you want a little bit of crazy all of the time, or the occasional superabundance? Lesson this week. Still watching Louisville videos on demand. I am fascinated by the ribbon ceremonies. Granted I’ve always been a sucker for a victory gallop/pass. I am also intrigued by the behavior of the horses. In 1989, IContinue reading “Pick Your Crazy”
Fencing, A Photo Essay
Why are the dogs barking? Hmm, no UPS truck in the driveway. Why is the cat dashing about? No invaders. Still no delivery. … Time for the barn. Wait. What is that brown shape? Why is Rodney in the side field? We don’t have a side field anymore. [Since the only things between Rodney andContinue reading “Fencing, A Photo Essay”
Foto Friday: Someday
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Virtual Brush Box 