Riding – Page 9 – Virtual Brush Box

Arrogant Whine, the Opposite of a Humble Brag

It’s hard to complain about good fortune, but I’ll give it a go. I wanted to be able to take Rodney places [Dubious Future]. I can now take Rodney places [Weekend Voyages]. Great. Wonderful. Terrific. I can’t ride him once I get there. It’s showing Milton all over again. Yes, I am showing my horse.Continue reading “Arrogant Whine, the Opposite of a Humble Brag”

Weekend Voyages, Rodney

Rodney Goes Places! On days 2 and 4 of our Thanksgiving adventure, Rodney loaded, shipped, and returned home with ears up and four on the floor. Yay! Milton learned to be the one staying behind. He did not have the run of the pasture, but – as far as we can tell from the lackContinue reading “Weekend Voyages, Rodney”

Taming the Feral Horse, Milton Goes Back To Work

Home Team It’s always interesting to see how horses respond to time off. Between horse shows (yes, plural, more on that tomorrow), weather, and the relapse to Standard – aka Stygian – time, Milton has been on vacation for the last two weeks. He’s had a few hand walks around the pasture, but seriousContinue reading “Taming the Feral Horse, Milton Goes Back To Work”

Rodney Locates Third Gear

Home Team We cantered. Not on purpose, but it’s all good. I like to instill in my horses the ability to go on the buckle at all three gaits and over low jumps [Fifth Leg Training]. I don’t always get there, but that’s the goal. Rodney finds this much freedom unsettling. He doesn’t like beingContinue reading “Rodney Locates Third Gear”

The Power of the Ring

Home Team How do the horses like the new riding area [The Forging of the Ring]? On the plus side, it’s easier to work. On the minus side, it’s easier to work. Sides The contrast between the remaining high grass/small trees and the mowed area gives the sensation of being in an enclosed ring.Continue reading “The Power of the Ring”

Swapping Back and Forth

Adventures in Saddle Seat Saddle Seat does not hinder my hunt seat. Hunt seat ruins my saddle seat. This is not a surprise. Saddle Seat -> Hunt Seat Let’s say I rode two-a-day saddle seat sessions for week. If I simply sat in a hunt seat saddle, everything would snap into place. Center of theContinue reading “Swapping Back and Forth”

Milton Canters

Home Team Video taken at a walk. I’m happy to be cantering. Cantering one-handed will have to wait. Not much to add beyond the headline. We shipped over to Stepping Stone Farm. Milton and I cantered around the big ring several times on both leads. Progress. We’ve cantered before, both at SSf and elsewhereContinue reading “Milton Canters”