Ignoring Sam’s grumpy attitude, there’s a lot to like about this photo. My legs are on the horse’s side. My seat is solid. My hands are up, although in an ideal world I would drop my elbows down a hair. My head is up. I am projecting an attitude of ease and focused concentration. Finally,Continue reading “Show Photo ASAC 2016”
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Show Report: ASAC 2016
Saddle Seat Wednesday The 29th Annual ASAC Horse Show Sponsored by The American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas March 10-12, 2016 T. Ed Garrison Arena Pendleton SC, (Clemson University) Sultan’s Miracle Man Academy Equitation Adult WTC. 3 of 6 Academy Showmanship Adult WTC, 3 0f 6 Academy WTC Championship A, 0 of 17 Thank youContinue reading “Show Report: ASAC 2016”
Custom Ornament from Hamer & Clay
Saddle Seat Wednesday I read about these on The $900 Facebook pony: Hamer & Clay wins Christmas. Want! Without tack & rider, Rodney or Milton would look kinda generic. Who to get? Sam, of course. I sent her a pile of links to various photos with a wodge of instructions, including an invitation to improveContinue reading “Custom Ornament from Hamer & Clay”
Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves
On the way to Saturday’s show [Report], my medical advisor dosed me with 200mg of caffeine, the equivalent of more than five 12-ounce Cokes (35mg each). Those who know me IRL are saying, “Why? For the love of all that is holy, WHY?!” I can be … perky. I am not an obvious candidate forContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Physiology of Nerves”
Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves
Much less nervous, particularly at the show on Saturday [Report]. Oh, I still have butterflies. However, I have gone back to a sustainable population of the native species: gray bodies with long silver antennae and wings of Inner Princess pink. On one wing is written “Nerves”; on the other, “Excitement.” I let the invasive speciesContinue reading “Weekend Reports: The Psychology of Nerves”
Weekend Reports: Show
Saddle Seat Wednesday Winter Tournament 2015/2016 #3Hosted by Winsalot StablesArab City ParkSaturday, February 27, 2016 Riding Results4/10. 4/9. 5/6. Pastel ribbons in large (for us) classes. Not unpleased. Sam did not like the mud, ring, phase of the moon. Riding LessonsAfter you use an aid, put it away.Comment from ringside: Ease up on your reins.Me:Continue reading “Weekend Reports: Show”
Weekend Reports: Horsemanship Challenge
ASHAA Horsemanship Challenge Heathermoor Farm Leeds, AL February 28, 2016 SHORT VERSION Did what I set out to do [Motivation]. Rode two horses. Established a baseline for next year. LONG VERSION First Round: Annie I managed to throughly annoy a very nice beginner horse. Annie has a thing about whips. One does not carry aContinue reading “Weekend Reports: Horsemanship Challenge”
Virtual Brush Box 