Saddle Seat Wednesday This is for those of us who need gizmos to tie up your riding pants. (Explanation for those of you with britches, or with no riding pants at all. Saddle seat pants hang below the heels when riding. When one dismounts, one needs elastic bands to keep the pants from dragging onContinue reading “Jod Straps Endorsement”
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Pretty Ribbon
Saddle Seat Wednesday Not my ribbon. When the show is big enough, competitors get awards for participation. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event gives a etched double old fashioned glass to everyone who crosses the finish line. Bruce Davidson must have enough glasses to host a cocktail party. The World’s Championship Horse Show gives a ribbonContinue reading “Pretty Ribbon”
Show Report II: DRIVING, Fun Show 2016 #3, B&W Stables
Driving Thursday I went off course. I won. ASHAA Fun Show B & W Stables Hartselle AL, USA Saturday, September 10, 2016 Academy Driving. Alvin & Katherine, 1st; Alvin & Greg, 2nd. Thank you to the Wamble family. To accommodate two drivers with one horse, Greg and I have been doing combined driving patterns atContinue reading “Show Report II: DRIVING, Fun Show 2016 #3, B&W Stables”
Show Report I: RIDING, Fun Show 2016 #3, B&W Stables
Saddle Seat Wednesday I lost. Then I won. ASHAA Fun Show B & W Stables Hartselle AL, USA Saturday, September 10, 2016 Academy Showmanship WTC Adult with Sultan’s Miracle Man, 3rd of 3 Academy Equitation WTC Adult with Sultan’s Miracle Man, 1st of 3 Thank you to Courtney Huguley for the marvelous Sam. Error One:Continue reading “Show Report I: RIDING, Fun Show 2016 #3, B&W Stables”
Let The Blithering Begin
Saddle Seat Wednesday Had my first 2016 boot camp double session. How did I do this four days a week last year?! [Let the Tune-Up Begin] Last Wednesday, I had a saddle seat lesson in the morning, came home to do chores, went back for Greg’s driving lesson, and then rode a second time. TheContinue reading “Let The Blithering Begin”
Not My Horses, Not My Barn
Saddle Seat Wednesday What is the proper etiquette as a guest at a barn? While in the barn was happening in Louisville [2016], I went by Stepping Stone to turn out and brush. I made sure to go when someone else would be there. Partly safety, but mostly social paranoia. I do not want toContinue reading “Not My Horses, Not My Barn”
Louisville 2016
Saddle Seat Wednesday Two horses from Stepping Stone showed at the World’s Championship Horse Show this year. Go Team Awesome! No ribbons 😦 but folks were psyched to be on the green shavings :). [Why Green?] What is it about these iconic places? Even I, saddle seat heathen that I am, experienced a frisson whenContinue reading “Louisville 2016”
Virtual Brush Box 