Foto Friday: Interstate Images

Lesson: Switching from binocular vision to a two-dimensional photo changes clouds from dramatic to mildly interesting. This is what happens when one spends most of the daylight hours on a Saturday driving around the state of Tennessee. Taken from the passenger seat. Process notes: Dragged out the big camera. Yay! Could not get it toContinue reading “Foto Friday: Interstate Images”

Rodney’s Dubious Future as a Dressage Horse

We did not have a dressage lesson in July. Sniffle. Mr. E. has made it clear that he wants to see Rodney in a better ring. He has a point. Our riding space is small and often slippy. What is not clear is how we will haul Rodney to another barn. When we took himContinue reading “Rodney’s Dubious Future as a Dressage Horse”

7 Ways To Dodge Nostalgia

HE COMPETED AT KENTUCKY HORSE PARK BEFORE I DID?!?! In planning for the CAA Carriage Festival, there was one question on everyone’s mind. How would I handle it? In the end, the weekend didn’t turn out so bad. [Show Report, Show Photos] Looking Back I wasn’t nostalgic because … I already held the pity party.Continue reading “7 Ways To Dodge Nostalgia”

Show Report: Dixie Cup 2017

Saddle Seat Wednesday Timeline. The activities below occurred and were written up on Saturday before our inadvertent jump school on Sunday. Hence the mood-swing back to the dark side. IRL, I’m still basking [Jump!]. (I don’t usually write up a show immediately, but I was attempting to process.) ~~ Show Details Dixie Cup Horse ShowContinue reading “Show Report: Dixie Cup 2017”