Category Archives: Travel

The Road Leads to Lexington

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton rode in the Saddle Seat World Cup, July 4-6, Lexington, KY. I went to cheer. Lexington street scenes. Lexington shopping. My traveling companions were kind enough to let me get in touch with my inner shopasaurus. Old Kentucky Chocolates Joseph-Beth Booksellers Commotion! Consignment RidingContinue reading “The Road Leads to Lexington”

The Road Leads to the Kentucky Horse Park

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton rode in the Saddle Seat World Cup, July 4-6, Lexington, KY. I went to cheer. Spotted and her stunt double watch dressage & hunters. KHP is large enough to hold four completely separate horse shows at the same time. Stalking #TeamLia. Yellow is aContinue reading “The Road Leads to the Kentucky Horse Park”

My View From The Side Of The Road

Adventures in Saddle Seat   Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton rode in the Saddle Seat World Cup, July 4-6, Lexington, KY. I went to cheer. I’m tired of watching people compete at the Kentucky Horse Park. What about me? First, there was the years of Rolex [Peregrinatio in Stabilitate]. Then, there was WEG 2010.Continue reading “My View From The Side Of The Road”

Primitive Trailer Camping, Us at Mid-South 2018

Home Team, Combined Driving   This was a test of concept. Many places that have enough space for cross-country or marathon courses are a long way from civilization, or at least the nearest cheap hotel. With a half-hour drive, checking on a horse after dinner becomes an hour-long project. Set-up was simplicity itself. Pulled upContinue reading “Primitive Trailer Camping, Us at Mid-South 2018”

Road to the World Cup, Traveling for the Team, Guest Post

Adventures in Saddle Seat Stepping Stone Farm rider Reagan Upton is on the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. She is sharing her story. Welcome Reagan. Part 1 [Have Saddle, Will Travel] Part 2 [First Team Practice] Part 3 [Three-Gaited & Five-Gaited] Part 4 [Do I Miss Equitation?] Not many of us have the opportunityContinue reading “Road to the World Cup, Traveling for the Team, Guest Post”