Update: Heathermoor Farm. Not sure what damage would occur if I were to change the title after posting. RIDING Mission Directive My saddle seat goal for 2015 is a third visit to National Academy. Two years of red ribbons have been awesome [2013] [2014]. Time for a different color. Of course, it is very easyContinue reading “Show Today: Winter Tournament 2015, Heathermore Farm”
Category Archives: Saddle Seat
Epiphany Recap
I’ve already talked about my riding revelations for 2014. A minor one in February: Saddlebred riders do not want obedient horses … No one wants a Saddlebred who asks, ‘What next? What next? What next?’ They want one who says, ‘Hot damn. Here we go.’ Obedience Epiphany A major one in October: Instructor decided onContinue reading “Epiphany Recap”
On the 8th Day of Christmas: Eight Resolutions
Change of plans. I spent several days quagmired in an earnest, heartfelt post on my past, present, and future. Nevermind. Take it as read that for 2015, I want to keep the good bits (husband, health, horse shows) and improve where needed (food habits, exercise habits, work habits). The standard suite of New Year’s resolutions.Continue reading “On the 8th Day of Christmas: Eight Resolutions”
On the 3rd Day of Christmas: Three Hard Hats
Three helmets. All purchased this year. That’s a lot of hat for someone who rides in a lesson once a week and shows once a month in school horse classes. When I replaced my old hat, I bought a nicer one for showing and lessons [New Equipment]. Then, a schooling helmet for camp [Tweets]. Then,Continue reading “On the 3rd Day of Christmas: Three Hard Hats”
Loot. A Blog Hop.
Tails From Provence answered my question about French horse show ribbons with the post Loot. She ended with, “Would any of my friends from other countries like to weigh in with their stories for comparison?” Talk about ribbons? Sure! Colors In the US, the ribbon colors are consistent: blue, red, yellow, white, pink, green, purple,Continue reading “Loot. A Blog Hop.”
Show Report & Tweets: Rocking S, Dec 2014
Winter Tournament 1 Rocking S Farm Helena AL December 13, 2014 Riding & driving with Natalie Thank you to Ann Stanton and Nicole Hardy Riding 1. Advanced Horsemanship WTC Adult, 1st of 5 2. Advanced Equitation WTC Adult (Pattern), 1st of 2 7. Pleasure Horse or Pony WTC Adult, 3rd of 4 Natalie came toContinue reading “Show Report & Tweets: Rocking S, Dec 2014”
Show Today: Winter Tournament, Rocking S
Show today. The first show of the 2014-2015 Winter Tournament. Didn’t go last year [Back]. Two years ago, this was my first saddle seat show [Sorta]. Still trying to dial down the overriding and to do what the nice lady at the rail tells me to do. On the plus side, still getting blues withContinue reading “Show Today: Winter Tournament, Rocking S”
Virtual Brush Box 