Show report delayed one day because I am so pleased with Rodney. We walked bareback for a handful of minutes on Sunday. The walk lacked sufficient animation for dressage. The pace was even too slow for western. Exactly as requested. We lapped the pen a few times. He slowed from my seat on the smallContinue reading “Rodney Gets A Gold Star”
Category Archives: Riding
Skills Gap
Coach says there is no such thing as a bad lesson. That one always learns something. Well, I put that to the test. I learned that I was a weenie, but I already knew that. Last week, Natalie was violently opposed to something during my lesson. The dogs outside the ring? The green grass growingContinue reading “Skills Gap”
Epiphany Recap
I’ve already talked about my riding revelations for 2014. A minor one in February: Saddlebred riders do not want obedient horses … No one wants a Saddlebred who asks, ‘What next? What next? What next?’ They want one who says, ‘Hot damn. Here we go.’ Obedience Epiphany A major one in October: Instructor decided onContinue reading “Epiphany Recap”
On the 9th Day of Christmas: Nine Pounds a-Droppin’
Yesterday looked forward. Today looks back. How did I do with the 2014 resolutions? Weight “My third goal for the year* is to lose weight.” [9th] Victory! Taken off & stayed off. Show vest buttons with ease. [Progress: photos at end] No thanks to me. Credit goes to an obliging metabolism and an outstanding chef.Continue reading “On the 9th Day of Christmas: Nine Pounds a-Droppin’”
On the 8th Day of Christmas: Eight Resolutions
Change of plans. I spent several days quagmired in an earnest, heartfelt post on my past, present, and future. Nevermind. Take it as read that for 2015, I want to keep the good bits (husband, health, horse shows) and improve where needed (food habits, exercise habits, work habits). The standard suite of New Year’s resolutions.Continue reading “On the 8th Day of Christmas: Eight Resolutions”
Headset
There is a downside to all of this saddle seat riding. I have gotten so adapted to having the horse’s head UP in front of me that the stretchy circle is going to come as a shock. DRESSAGE DIVISION, page 14 Stretching the Frame … lengthen the reins as the horse stretches gradually forward andContinue reading “Headset”
So What Am I Going To Do?
Yesterday, I said I wanted to do it my way [So What Am I Waiting For?]. For better or worse, this is my way. RODNEY A snapshot of Rodney long-lining would be a perfect picture of a second (?) level dressage frame. The head is exactly where it needs to be. The nose is tuckedContinue reading “So What Am I Going To Do?”
Virtual Brush Box 