The local GMO has Thursday night dressage shows. I find this very cool, because how many times have you been partially through a week and thought, "Wow, I really wish I had a mid-week horse show to look forward through." But then you'd realize you have to send in your entry form in advance to be able to show, and additionally, if you are[...]
I took Berry to Frying Pan Park on Saturday for an open 4-H show. I took my very first riding lessons at Frying Pan Park when I was six years old, and I grew up coming to watch the shows there, always wanting to be the rider on the horse. I finally fulfilled that childhood dream, although mostly in a half-fulfilled kind of way.[...]
In case you are wondering, no, I am not in 4-H, as I am a full grown adult that cannot pass for a teenager. But, this 4-H show is catering to non-member apparently, and full grown adults can show at it. 4-H brings back such feelings of nostalgia. In my youthful, carefree days, I was a member of 4-h, and I was always disappointed I did[...]
I met up with Shelby a few days ago for a trek through Middleburg/Piedmont hunt territory. It could possibly be the most beautiful horse country in the world (although I am biased). Shelby knows the area very well, and took us on a little tour. Unfortunately, there was a storm cloud just south of us, no doubt destroying downtown Mi[...]
I visited Dover's Chantilly, Virginia, tent sale on Sunday, expecting nothing but the scraps of weird sizes/colors left over. After all, the tent sale had been going on since Friday. Since I didn't look up what time it opened, I ended up getting there early, and was awarded with a free pink show shirt. It was an unexpected bonus, although[...]
I have discovered the most amazing riding discipline. I am shocked that I never attempted this before, because it is so amazing, I am now obsessed. Clearly since I wrote it in the title of this post, we all know that I'm talking about Polo. Next time I'll try to make it more suspenseful and dramatic. Polo is underrated. Prior to this l[...]
After spending a small fortune on getting Vintage evaluated/treated, I was worried that it would basically do nothing, and I'd have to spend even more money to re-evaluate the issue. They weren't 100% sure what the issue was to began with, so it was kind of a "This looks like it might cause the issue, let's inject, hope for the best".[...]
Due to a few expensive bills, I've had to cut back on my lessons. I find it ironic that I had to buy stone dust to practice in my arena, and since I bought stone dust, I can't afford to ride at lessons. I blew my horsing budget with only two bills. Let this be a warning to everyone considering buying a farm. Now I've taken a more laid[...]
THE LAND ROVER GREAT MEADOW INTERNATIONAL, PRESENTED BY ADEQUAN A very long name for this event, but I feel like I should include all of it. I was very excited about the Nation's Cup being so close, so I absolutely had to go. I bought the weekend pass, and I was there first thing Saturday morning. Except I did skip out on some dress[...]
One of the most exciting things that could happen, happened at my little farm. I got a delivery of stone dust. Stone dust means possibilities. It meant I could finally fill in the lost footing in my arena. It means I can level out the horse stalls, level my driveway, and fill in the area around the barn. Also, it's just so beautifu[...]