1) I think I still ride the way I did as a 20-something. I used to be good at equitation. Or at least I used to look good enough that I could waffle about for the level at which I showed. If one wants to win Big Eq in any discipline, one had better beContinue reading “Three Reasons I Suck At Equitation”
Category Archives: Saddle Seat
Show Tweets: Rocking S
Show tomorrow. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) July 25, 2014 Toe caps polished. #thingsIloveaboutsaddleseat — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) July 26, 2014 Local show. No vest required. Therefore, no vest closure test required. — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) July 26, 2014 Good morning! Are we ready to horse show?! — Rodney's Saga (@RodneysSaga) July 26, 2014 Local show.Continue reading “Show Tweets: Rocking S”
Show Report: Rocking S
Bingo was my dance partner at this show. As I’ve said before [Training Aids], I am relaxed on Bingo and am less likely to get drawn into his drama. Not that he has much drama in the first place, hence the relaxed. It was a local show, so polo shirt instead of vest. My mainContinue reading “Show Report: Rocking S”
The Mysterious Secret To Opening Feed Bags
When I started at the saddle seat barn, the kids weren’t sure how much I knew about horses. One of them asked if I knew how to tack up. Trick question. My horse, yes. Your horses, not so much. In their defense, if you see a rider taking once-a-week, school-horse lessons and flailing around atContinue reading “The Mysterious Secret To Opening Feed Bags”
Ad Envy
This month’s issue of Show Horse arrived. On the inside back cover was an announcement for this year’s National Academy Championship Finals. The pictures are from the 2013 show. I am in back of this photo on the middle left. You can see the patch of white hair. [Posts on the subject listed here.] IContinue reading “Ad Envy”
Training Aids: Bzzzzzz!
When I look down at a horse … … my mind is elsewhere. I don’t even realize I’m doing it. So, I designed an exercise. I downloaded a buzzer app … … and gave the phone to my instructor. She tasked with buzzing each time I looked down. We both expected a lot of buzz.Continue reading “Training Aids: Bzzzzzz!”
Guest Show Report: A Mom’s POV, Part 2
Northeast Georgia Foothills Charity Horse ShowJune 27th & 28th, 2014Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, Gainesville GA I showed in Academy Walk, Trot, Canter Adult with Ashado, barn name Lola. Thanks to Jessica Hill and her family for sharing their fabulous mare. My mother came down to watch me ride. Outsiders often see things that we asContinue reading “Guest Show Report: A Mom’s POV, Part 2”
Virtual Brush Box 