Horses & Other Interests
Alphabet 2015
W is for Weave Poles
V is for Vest
U is for Unguent
T is for Tweet
S is for Stepping Stone
R is for Rodney
Q is for Quilt
P is for Peppermint
O is for Outstanding
N is for Nail
M is for Mathilda
L is for Longe Line
K is for Kopertox(R)
J is for Jump
I is for Irons
H is for Hay
G is for Green Grass
F is for Feed
E is for Eventing
D is for Dressage
C is for Caesar
B is for Boot
A Is For Appaloosa
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“Behind The Scenes: Melissa Schoedlbauer, United States Dressage Federation
USDF Connection
December 2015/January 2016
United States Dressage Federation
A short interview with a dressage administrator.
© 2015 United States Dressage Federation. Used by permission. Reproduction prohibited without prior written permission of the publisher.
Previous Behind The Scenes
Sandra Hall Photography
Georgia Fall Classic
Saturday Morning >
020 – Aca Driving all ages
023 – Aca Equitation WTC Adult
024 – Aca Showmanship Pleasure WTC Adult
Sunday Morning >
067 – Aca Driving-All Ages Championship
070 – Aca Equitation WTc Adult Championship
071 – Aca Showmanship Pleasure WTC Adult Championship
Photos used with permission.
Happy Thanksgiving in the US. Happy Thursday everywhere else.
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Georgia Fall Classic Horse Show [Facebook]
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
Perry GA, USA
November 21 & 22, 2015
Thursday
Friday
Or more likely, for his peppermint.
Saturday
Had.
Sunday
For. Entry from last night. Not ours. We did not costume.
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
Perry GA, USA
November 21 & 22, 2015
Is it okay to be a little bit evil?
Points-chasing is evil. Points-chasing can lead otherwise well-intentioned souls down the path to horse abuse and bad sportsmanship. One should compete for the joy of the sport, regardless of the ribbons. Therefore, I hang my head to admit that the third reason I went to this show was for the points. Yes, driving; yes, double classes [Show Today]. But also points.
Let’s be serious, we all know I will show next season. I may even show in the occasional Academy class, for various logistical & financial reasons. However, the plan is to show less heavily [Whither Saddle Seat]. Therefore, I went to one more show this year to sweep up the last few points toward a chance at some lovely high-point awards on offer. Six classes and the likelihood of small entries meant mission success regardless of what places I took. But just this once. I can quit points-chasing any time I want.
Most memorable line: Coming out of my first driving class, I was told, “It’s not a chariot race.”
Out-take from tweet photo shoot:
Photo by Melissa Croxton
The tallest shavings shed ever:
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So I get nervous before my class at a horse show. So what? So I dissolve into a seething cauldron of stomach acid on the mounting block before a lesson. Why does this require calling in a professional [First Appointment]?
It is out of proportion. In my saddle seat lessons and show classes, I am required to walk, trot, & canter at controlled speeds around a flat, manicured arena. How is this cause for alarm? This is not bungee-jumping off the Kawarau Bridge.
It is growing. Since the early days, I’ve been nervous about getting on a new horse, with the inexplicable exception of Previous Horse [In Defense of Caesar]. Even the rock solid George [photo] caused me trepidation at the start. But I eventually got over it. I don’t seem to be getting over it lately, not even with St. Alvin [photos]. Nor are the shows getting easier.
It is limiting.
SSF. I suspect that there might be interesting opportunities available if I didn’t freeze like a startled possum at the idea of riding anyone other than an entry-level school horse.
Rodney & Milton. ‘Nuff said.
Jumping. Back in the summer I visited a barn to talk about jumping lessons. Between the hot weather & show schedules, we never found a time. Then came boot camp [Progress Report]. I didn’t want to the two styles to conflict, at least, anymore than they already did. Now, nationals is over. The 2015 show season is over. I’m stylistically free as a bird. Go jump something. Have a lesson or two. Hop over 2-foot fence. The very thought feels me with dread. Part of me says, Yes! Jump all the things! The other part says, oh. hell. no.
Sigh.
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I have a book-buying problem, defined as ending up with two copies of the same book. However, if y’all are who I think you are, there be Browncoats among ye.
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind. Hardcover graphic novel. Brand new, still in shrinkwrap. Limited to US or APO address. Who wants?
Why? Well, why not? It’s Make Someone Happy Monday.
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Virtual Brush Box 