Saddle Seat Wednesday Saddle [New to Me] is in the shop. This was not planned, but not unexpected. Extensive explanation follows. Short version: it’s all good. Get saddle back on Friday. Structural Flaw Saddle seat saddles have adjustable stirrup bars. Not sure why. The stirrup leather hangs off a widget that lifts up, slides, andContinue reading “Saddle Repair”
Category Archives: Tack
New (to me) Saddle!
Since I have proven to be such a special snowflake about my saddle seat saddles [Show Report: Tack Change], I have been pondering getting my own. (BTW, husband says I have been a princess and the pea about what I ride in for as long as he has know me. Any claim I make aboutContinue reading “New (to me) Saddle!”
Show Report MSSP 2016
Saddle Seat Wednesday Summary Two victory passes: one riding, one driving. Highest placed adult in the Championship. Technique/equitation continues to improve. Pleasantness/showmanship remains a work in progress. Smile! Having Problems On Thursday, we drove up to spectate. Coach Courtney was at her most supportive, congratulating riders for their efforts. I commented that I don’t getContinue reading “Show Report MSSP 2016”
Roping Rodney
New longlines for Rodney’s groundwork [Progress]. Since I’m working closer to the horse, standard lines left too much in my hand with too much potential for tangling. A friend recommended APS New England Ropes Salsa Line. Nice rope. Nice sailing rope. My initial reaction is that, for barn rope, the material is too slick andContinue reading “Roping Rodney”
Letter Art: H is for Halter
2016 Alphabet G is for Ghost Gallery F is for Fence E is for Eventing D is for Do C is for Carrot B is for Brush A is for Apple Link to 2015 Alphabet Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott a
Bad Dog
Saddle Seat Wednesday This was a Hartmeyer show glove. a
Leg Lessons
Saddle Seat Wednesday To punish us for sins in a previous life, Stepping Stone Farm gives leg lessons. An amenable schoolhorse trots the inner perimeter of the small covered ring while the rider posts without stirrups, reaches arms overhead, assumes the Flying Angel of Death (a modified, hands-free two-point), and so on. Instructor stands inContinue reading “Leg Lessons”
Virtual Brush Box 