Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Perry GA, USA November 21 & 22, 2015 Is it okay to be a little bit evil? Points-chasing is evil. Points-chasing can lead otherwise well-intentioned souls down the path to horse abuse and bad sportsmanship. One should compete for the joy of the sport, regardless of the ribbons. Therefore, IContinue reading “Show Report, Georgia Fall Classic 2015”
Category Archives: Saddle Seat
Why Bother With Nerves?
So I get nervous before my class at a horse show. So what? So I dissolve into a seething cauldron of stomach acid on the mounting block before a lesson. Why does this require calling in a professional [First Appointment]? It is out of proportion. In my saddle seat lessons and show classes, I amContinue reading “Why Bother With Nerves?”
Top 5 Horse Show Essentials, Academy Division
For the first Saddle Seat Wednesday, a blog hop, originated by the $900 Facebook pony: the adventures of Henry and his human. Original post: Blog Hop: Top 5 Horse Show Essentials. Since I am riding ASB school horses at shows, other people take care of remembering tack, feed, muck buckets, and other vital equipment. MyContinue reading “Top 5 Horse Show Essentials, Academy Division”
Whither Now? Saddle Seat Version
Riding I plan to maintain weekly saddle seat lessons. It’s good to get on a schoolhorse. It’s good to have someone reminding me to look up. It’s good to have a barn family. Showing Job one is to let my budget recover. I’ve sat out a mere handful of shows over the last three years.Continue reading “Whither Now? Saddle Seat Version”
Show Tweets NACHS 2015
National Academy Championship Horse Show Preliminary show tweet. T-7 days. Getting a jump on show nerves. pic.twitter.com/fA7i0TTAfP — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 23, 2015 PST, T-6 days. 9 in Adult WTC. Cut-off is 10. Yay for being an old fart. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) October 24, 2015 PST, T-5 days. Posts scheduled through 11/5. StockedContinue reading “Show Tweets NACHS 2015”
Show Report, of a sort, NACHS 2015
National Academy Championship Horse Show Saturday morning, I collapsed in a sobbing heap on my coach’s shoulder. Husband was doing an awesome job supporting from a distance. However, texts and emails and phone calls can only do so much. I was tired. I was stressed. I was tired of being stressed. I needed a hug.Continue reading “Show Report, of a sort, NACHS 2015”
National Academy Championship Horse Show 2015, Day 3
Go big or Go home Stand ringside screaming for your barnmates. Traditionally, the adult divisions (WT & WTC) have less than the 10-entry, up-or-out cut-off. If so, I merely have to make the finish line on all three days to earn a fancy Top Ten neck sash. Advantages of being an old fart. However. ThisContinue reading “National Academy Championship Horse Show 2015, Day 3”
Virtual Brush Box 