Saddle Seat – Page 26 – Virtual Brush Box

No Show

Saddle Seat Wednesday The barn went to a show last weekend. I did not. Gasp! Clutch the pearls. It would have been possible. The lesson ended noon-ish on Friday [Rodney’s Dressage]. Even with a five-hour drive and the time zone difference, I would have arrived in time for dinner. However, I wanted to stress overContinue reading “No Show”

State of the Blog: Borrowed Fame

A screenshot of Facebook statistics for Rachel’s post as of 2/24/17. [Why I Ride by Rachel Wamble] The same thing happened with the previous youth essay [Lightning in a Bottle ]. While the stats package has changed in the intervening two years, I judge the reach to be about the same. More FB shares onContinue reading “State of the Blog: Borrowed Fame”

Conflicts

Saddle Seat Wednesday When people within the saddle seat world ask about my future, my standard response is that if I could jump, I’d drop y’all like a bowl of warm potato salad. I’m only half-joking. In response, Coach Courtney smiles benignly and points out that I could do both. Technically true. Suit horses areContinue reading “Conflicts”

Show Report, Winter Tournament #3, 2017

Saddle Seat Wednesday Winter Tournament #3 B&W Stables Hartselle, AL February 11, 2017 Advance Horsemanship WTC Adult – 6th of 7 Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern) – 5th of 7 Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult – 2nd of 8 All riding classes with Robert. Academy Driving – 1st of 1 with Alvin Thank youContinue reading “Show Report, Winter Tournament #3, 2017”

Why I Ride by Rachel Wamble

Two years ago, Katie Wood was gracious enough to let me post her essay [Why I Ride by Katie Wood]. This year’s winner is Rachel Wamble. Requirements for the Outstanding Youth Award given by the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Alabama include academics, extra‐curricular activities, community service/volunteerism, and an essay about one of these topics:Continue reading “Why I Ride by Rachel Wamble”

Alabama Whips and Wheels Carriage Club

AWWCC Website AWWCC Facebook AWWCC had an organizational meeting at the end of last year. We went. I held off the announcement until the club was official. So far, the plan is for a competition in February, a clinic in April, and fun drive in the summer. I shall keep you posted. Carriage Clubs, e.g.Continue reading “Alabama Whips and Wheels Carriage Club”

ASHAA Banquet 2017

Saddle Seat Wednesday Riding Awards Champion WTC Adult Showmanship – ribbon & trophy Champion WTC Adult Equitation – ribbon & trophy High Point Adult Academy Rider – grooming box with plaque Groom box passenger is a memento for competing at Nationals Driving Awards Reserve Champion Academy Driving – Katherine Third Place Academy Driving – GregContinue reading “ASHAA Banquet 2017”