G-G-G-G-Greg and Sn-Sn-Sn-Sn-Snippy

Pleasure Driving   Driving lesson at Stepping Stone Farm. We also put out the CDE cones (no photos), which Snippy seemed to enjoy. After giving them the side-eye for being in his ring. So far, all of the ASB have liked their taste of CDE. Like us, horses enjoy the occasional chance to change itContinue reading “G-G-G-G-Greg and Sn-Sn-Sn-Sn-Snippy”

A Day At The Barn

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Since the Fiat [What’s In Your Stocking?] has gone to join its ancestors, we are a one-car household for the moment. Therefore, I was dropped off at Stepping Stone Farm in the morning and retrieved in the evening. Much joking was done on the subject of adult day care, bringingContinue reading “A Day At The Barn”

Leaving The Wheels At Home, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Driving, Not

Driving   ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 I did not drive at this show. Riding only [Show Report]. Since Coach Courtney had a full load, she could not bring the cart. I had a choice: bring cart or bring Milton. Pro Milton/Anti Driving + Working with Milton isContinue reading “Leaving The Wheels At Home, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Driving, Not”

Resting On One’s Laurels Never Works, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Saddle Seat

Adventures in Saddle Seat   ASHAA Fun Show Heathermoor Farm Moody AL, USA Saturday, September 8, 2018 Sultan’s Miracle Man/Sam 30 Academy Showmanship WTC Adult, 2 of 2 31 Academy Equitation WTC Adult, 1 of 2 Thank you to Courtney Huguley for Super Sam. Between Milton’s warm-up and classes [Victory!], I reverted to saddle seat.Continue reading “Resting On One’s Laurels Never Works, Show Report, Alabama Fun Show #3 2018, Heathermoor Farm, Saddle Seat”

When the Stirrup Swings

Tackbox Tales, Adventures in Saddle Seat Still no saddle seat. Reminiscing instead. ~~~ It was 2014. I was riding in my second National Academy finals. I had moved up to walk-trot-canter, which wasn’t as much of a big deal for me as it is for the average Academy student, I suspect. I don’t remember whichContinue reading “When the Stirrup Swings”

Dressage Versus Saddle Seat, The Night Before

Home Team vs. Adventures in Saddle Seat   The night before the show last weekend [Report], I was much less nervous. I was glad to be headed into a dressage ring. Well, there’s a sentence I never thought I’d utter. Dressage ain’t never been my fave, but it’s closer to what I understand than saddleContinue reading “Dressage Versus Saddle Seat, The Night Before”

Go, Team! SSF at Louisville 2018

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Two Stepping Stone Farm riders are showing at the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville KY, August 16-25. On Sunday, Reagan Upton & Undercover Agent were 3rd (!!) out of 17 in class 18, ASB Adult Three-Gaited Show Pleasure, Division II. As best I can parse the prizelist, 8 ribbonsContinue reading “Go, Team! SSF at Louisville 2018”