Coach says there is no such thing as a bad lesson. That one always learns something. Well, I put that to the test. I learned that I was a weenie, but I already knew that. Last week, Natalie was violently opposed to something during my lesson. The dogs outside the ring? The green grass growingContinue reading “Skills Gap”
Category Archives: Saddle Seat
Recursive Photography
This is a photo I took at the ASHAA Banquet [Photos]: This is a photo of me taking the photo (originally appeared Been There Done That: Spotted): This is a photo taken by me of the photographer checking the photo she just took of me taking a photo:
Why I Ride by Katie Wood
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: 1) What riding means to you OR 2) Ways in which you have promoted the American Saddlebred. Minimum of 250 words for Senior Applicants and 100Continue reading “Why I Ride by Katie Wood”
Art Foto Friday: Arena Shadows
The covered ring at Stepping Stone Farm.
Banquet Photos
Results: Me Champion Adult WTC Showmanship Champion Adult WTC Equitation High Point Academy Rider Final haul: three ribbons, two backpacks, & one dressbag. Silent auction: Bid on 6 items. Outbid on 4. Saved from myself. Results: SSF High Point Academy High Point Junior High Point Amateur High Point Performance Barn As with last year, 4Continue reading “Banquet Photos”
Tweet Storage as of Jan 31, 2015
Banquet today. Food, drink, & high-point awards. Or as my mother says, getting ribbons for getting ribbons. Meanwhile, more indulging of my sense of completeness. Miscellaneous tweets from August 25, 2014 to Jan 31, 2015. Nineteen tweets. Tues 12:30: Milton discovers the cows next door. Nice trot and smooth flying change on display. — Rodney'sContinue reading “Tweet Storage as of Jan 31, 2015”
Show Report & Tweets: Heathermoor Farm, Jan 2015
Winter Tournament 2 Heathermoor Farm Leeds, AL January 10, 2015 Riding & driving with Natalie Thank you to Ann Stanton and Nicole Hardy Riding 2. Advanced Horsemanship WTC Adult, 5th of 7 3. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern), 1st of 4 8. Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult, 5th of 7 Last month’s success wentContinue reading “Show Report & Tweets: Heathermoor Farm, Jan 2015”