Part 3 of 3 [Part 2: Hindsight] [Part 1: Clean Cups!] Did we keep plugging away at Milton’s issues from strength of character? Not really. We got stuck. Actually, I got stuck. My steadfast support staff maintained that it would work out. Partly in self-defense. He didn’t want to be living with me if itContinue reading “Perseverance”
Category Archives: Sports Psychology
AEC Countdown
“Even if you get knocked down, pick yourself and keep trying to be the best you can be despite the odds.” Joe Fargis “Follow your dreams even if they seem impossible.” Mary King Saturday’s repost [BTE: Planning], reminded me how much I want to ride in the Nutrena USEA Eventing Championships someday. (Reliving the postContinue reading “AEC Countdown”
Dueling Disciplines
How different are hunt seat and saddle seat? Last week, I blamed my poor performance at the show on the vast gap between the two styles [Show Report]. Now, I’m wondering. The photo I mentioned, Doug Shiflet’s 112-008-PA15, isn’t as bad as I thought (not pictured, need to click over). A little forwardness with theContinue reading “Dueling Disciplines”
Meanwhile Back at the Ranch, March 26, 2015
Milton Little to no attempt at progress during the week. Delays on weekend travel. Gloom. Rodney Warmer weather, consistent work, new stretching regimen -> walking like a champ. Cautious optimism.
Show Report: ASAC 2015
The 28th Annual ASAC Horse Show Sponsored by The American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas March 12-14, 2015 T. Ed Garrison Arena Pendleton SC, (Clemson University) Pardon the white patch on the photo. My camera either needs to be cleaned or replaced. However, I wasn’t about to let this image get lost, white spot orContinue reading “Show Report: ASAC 2015”
New Equipment: Grooming Bats
Okay Milton, wave that back foot at me one more time. Go on. I dare you. I do not advocate fear, or pain, or abuse. I do advocate respect. Me for the horse. The horse for me. A horse needs to know that a misstep will receive swift retaliation from the herd leader. That wouldContinue reading “New Equipment: Grooming Bats”
State of the Blog: Lightning in a Bottle
[End-of-the-month commentary on blogging. List of previous.] Posted earlier this month, Why I Ride by Katie Wood is now my second most popular individual post, according to the WordPress stats. It was by far the most popular on Facebook. In WP hits, it takes a backseat only to Watching the Tevis, July 21, 2013. ItContinue reading “State of the Blog: Lightning in a Bottle”
Virtual Brush Box 