Still waiting. So, a thoughty post. All the physical parts are in place: trailer, truck, Coggins. Now we need to have all the people in town at the same time. Our most recent random gesture [Sand Colic?] seems to be working. Milton seems to be settling. I would almost … almost … be willing toContinue reading “Milton & Me”
Category Archives: Sports Psychology
Rodney Recap
Some positives, one major negative. 🙂 Strolling – Rodney and I went for a mounted stroll in the pasture. Although we only went as far as the water trough, it was a wonderful, relaxed beginning. The single stress came from me. When we turned to go back, he swung his head a little too nearContinue reading “Rodney Recap”
Anatomy of a Snit
The Short Version Had a meltdown. Decided to stomp away from riding and blogging. Had a great lesson. Decided not to. I meant it at the time. The Rest of the Story Descent into Despair My first lesson after Mid-South was terrible. The bridle was set up in a way that makes me uncomfortable. BecauseContinue reading “Anatomy of a Snit”
Where The Rot Sets In
Saddle Seat Wednesday I had another long ponderment planned to build on last week’s discussion of my deteriorating saddle seat position [Back To Kindergarten]. I find myself without enthusiasm for the thinking. Short version. 1) The position is unfamiliar, which makes me insecure. When things go well, I can cope. When things do not goContinue reading “Where The Rot Sets In”
Back To Kindergarten
TLDR: Saddle seat deteriorating. Trying to fix. ~~~ Saddle Seat Wednesday Confidence is not doing well when things go right, or it is not just that. Confidence is knowing you’ve got it covered when things go wrong. I have this with Sam. I never managed to get there with Desi or Mr. Whizbang. Which isContinue reading “Back To Kindergarten”
Styling, Or Not
Saddle Seat Wednesday Over the years, I have compared saddle seat to dressage [In A Nutshell]. Probably because they are both on the flat. Now I’m thinking that saddle seat has more in common with hunters. And that’s not a good thing for me. In jumpers, cross-country, and show jumping (phase 3 of eventing), theContinue reading “Styling, Or Not”
Young At Heart
Y is for Young at Heart. If you are joining me from Blogging A To Z, welcome! Since the blog is already daily, with topics for each day [About: Schedule], there is no specific A To Z theme. I may even skip a few letters. Gasp. Clutch the pearls. The goal for this year isContinue reading “Young At Heart”
Virtual Brush Box 