Show Report & Tweets: Stepping Stone Farm 2015

SSF logoStepping Stone Farm ASHAA Fun Show
June 20, 2015
Chelsea, AL, USA

Driving with WC High in the Sky (Big), 2nd of 2
Pleasure with Sultan’s Miracle Man (Sam), 1st of 3
Equitation with Sultan’s Miracle Man, 1st of 3
Thank you to Miriam Reagan & Saddlebred Rescue, Courtney Huguley, and the Wamble family for the wonderful horses.

There is no home court advantage at a horse show. There is a home court DISadvantage. The home team objects to having their personal space invaded by strange horses, big trucks, and swarms of people. It happened in 2013 with Trump [Report], in 2014 with Natalie [Report], and this year with Sam:

Sam: Eeek! Cars! By the ring! I’ve never seen a car before! I’m scared!
Me: No, you’re not.
Sam: I’m a high-strung, sensitive horse, I could be scared.
Me: Ain’t gonna happen.
Sam: Oh, poo.

The driving class? Greg & Alvin won! He says it was fun. Also, if one is going to help another person perform, it is useful to see the view from the inside the ring. At least that’s what he says publicly.

Privately? All hail the driving god.

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Of course, there were hordes of chores at the barn, of which I was happy not to partake. Being a princess has advantages.

Favorited myself. Not sure how.

When I’m working a show, that is.

This is the second time Alvin has beaten Big in Academy Driving. Big is clearly the nicer horse, but I think he is less tolerant of driver error.

They frolic adorably, as well. However, I have a better chance of getting a decent photo while they are sleeping adorably.

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Previous Years:
2014. Show Report: SSF Chelsea AL
2013. Show Report: ASHAA Summer Fun Show, Chelsea AL
2012. Showing in the Sun, as a spectator

Meanwhile Back at the Ranch: Summer Suffering

Now that Mother Nature has cranked the thermostat, exercise is not possible during normal business hours. In the evenings, the bugs are unbearable. So, early morning workout it is.

Work. Wait. Feed. Leave them to their hay. These two have adapted better than Previous Horse and Mathilda to pre-breakfast exercise. Flipping the order by feeding early, waiting an hour, then working would give them time for hay, but would intrude on the post-breakfast naps.

What is the summer schedule in your area?

Show Today: Stepping Stone Farm

Smaller show, so – theoretically – less stress. Home show, so – not at all theoretically – more work. Tweeting as duties permit.

Think happy thoughts for Greg’s debut driving performance! [Driving On]

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Previous Years:
Home Show 2014
Showed in 2013. No “Show Today” post. First of those was Horse Show Today, MSSP 2014.