You Can’t Handle The Trot

Tack Box Tales, Adventures in Saddle Seat My favorite Alvin story bears retelling. We were at Midsummer back in 2013 [Show Report]. I was still in Academy Walk-Trot. First and second place riders from the regular classes rode in the championship. Since Alvin & I won the first class, I had the opportunity to hotContinue reading “You Can’t Handle The Trot”

Road to the World Cup, What Is Equitation? Guest Post

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton is on the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. She is sharing her story. Welcome Reagan. Part 1 [Have Saddle, Will Travel] Part 2 [First Team Practice] Part 3 [Three-Gaited & Five-Gaited] Part 4 [Do I Miss Equitation?] Part 5 [Traveling for the Team]Continue reading “Road to the World Cup, What Is Equitation? Guest Post”

Credit Where Credit Is Due, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Driving

ASB Pleasure Driving Skill ranks below mood. A happy horse drives easy. Look like a hero. Mid-South Spring Premiere (Facebook) Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center Rainsville, AL Saturday, May 26, 2018 [Show Report] 65. Academy Pleasure Driving All Ages, 1st of 2 HB Whizbang (Snippy) Thank you to the Alvis family. Official Photographer Casey McBride ThankContinue reading “Credit Where Credit Is Due, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Driving”

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Riding

Adventures in Saddle Seat Mid-South Spring Premiere (Facebook) Northeast Alabama Agribusiness Center Rainsville, AL Saturday, May 26, 2018 66. Academy Showmanship Adult WTC, 1st of 4 67. Academy Equitation Adult WTC, 1st of 4 70. Academy WTC Championship, 2nd of 11(?) Sultan’s Miracle Man (Sam). Thank you to Courtney Huguley. Official Photographer Casey McBride TheContinue reading “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, Show Report & Photos, Mid-South Spring Premiere 2018, Riding”

Road to the World Cup, Traveling for the Team, Guest Post

Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton is on the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. She is sharing her story. Welcome Reagan. Part 1 [Have Saddle, Will Travel] Part 2 [First Team Practice] Part 3 [Three-Gaited & Five-Gaited] Part 4 [Do I Miss Equitation?] Not many of us have the opportunityContinue reading “Road to the World Cup, Traveling for the Team, Guest Post”

Road to the World Cup, Do I Miss Equitation? Guest Post

Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton is on the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. She is sharing her story. Welcome Reagan. Part 1 [Have Saddle, Will Travel] Part 2 [First Team Practice] Part 3 [Three-Gaited & Five-Gaited] Not many of us have the opportunity to represent our country in internationalContinue reading “Road to the World Cup, Do I Miss Equitation? Guest Post”

Safety Doesn’t Have to Be Ugly: Helmet-Hat Debut

Driving Thursday Been There, Done That competed with her combined helmet & driving hat at the 31st Annual ASAC Spring Classic Horse Show. The green hat, by Debbie Navelski of RodeApple Hats, is designed to fit snugly over a helmet. [Guest Post: It’s Let’s-Wear-A-Helmet Day!] The judge had no problem with a helmet in pleasureContinue reading “Safety Doesn’t Have to Be Ugly: Helmet-Hat Debut”