May 16, 2018 | Dearly Departed, Horse Show Madness, Winter Camp
When recounting my latest trip to Memphis in May, Jenna made an unexpected request: “Are you going to blog about it? At this point, it’s tradition.” Which is true. Historically, I’ve chronicled my forays into the “A” circuit,...
Aug 16, 2017 | Horse Show Madness, People, Slice of Life
By Sharon King I’m planning on showing in my first USEF rated show in a few weeks. It’s a regionally rated show and a person should be properly dressed (just check with George Morris). Lots of planning has already gone into my outfit so far. I purchased the first pair...
Nov 15, 2016 | Chip, Horse Show Madness, Slice of Life, What a weekend!
Four years ago I attended my first ever “real” Hunter/Jumper show. It was the September Pony Club. Looking back, I can vividly recall almost every detail of that auspicious Friday. I agonized over what to show in (a Limited purple button down with Bradley...
Apr 18, 2016 | Around the barn, Chip, Horse Show Madness, Slice of Life, What a weekend!
Occasionally at the gym, our fitness instructors bark out bits of motivation between drills of uppercuts or crunches. My favorite is: “You get out what you put in.” It’s a gentle, effective reminder that if you want results, you have to push yourself, even if it’s...
Nov 11, 2015 | Horse Show Madness, People, Slice of Life, What a weekend!
This is the tale of an adult amateur with a closet type-A personality (or maybe it’s not so closeted…) after attending her first Rated show. As someone who’s ridden all of her life in one aspect or another, there’s no denying that horseback riding really is a very...
Jul 14, 2014 | Around the barn, Horse Show Madness, Slice of Life, Therapeutic Riding
We had a great experience at the MegFord Schooling Show in June, with a dozen riders schooling or competing. Several first timers participated, along with the usual crew, and despite some nerves, we brought home a respectable showing of ribbons. Everyone, kids and...
