Twenty Fifteen
The other night, Karin held a “Vision Casting” for Legacy Stables. This involved a gathering of her staff, volunteers, students, parents of students, board members – anybody with an interest in Karin’s...
View ArticleJumping on the List
During Lesson #112 research efforts got underway for my 2015 List of Equestrian Things To Do. Progress was made in the areas of neck reining, the free-style vaulting routine and attending a horse show....
View ArticleThe Antidote to Winter
On Lesson #113 I got to ride with new parents Leo and Anika, Karin’s son-in-law and daughter (respectively). Despite air temps well below freezing – I mean like 8 or something – we decided that a trail...
View ArticlePlanning for Perfection
On Lesson #114 we attempted to recreate Lesson #113: a perfectly pleasant winter’s day ride. However… The temps were actually single digit – this time without the benefit of literary license. These...
View ArticleA Ride in the Woods
Jenny and I recently spent some time in Florida visiting daughter Jamie and son-in-law Kyle. I didn’t get a chance to ride any horses and I’m not sure they would have let me anyway. But we did get a...
View ArticleHorse Show Veteran
With my riding lessons still on hold due to technical reasons and with show season just around the corner, I thought I’d offer the following assessment of horse show parenting. The article is actually...
View ArticleHistory at a Slow Trot
With Karin still in Germany, her daughter Anika served as my instructor for Lesson #115. It was a very nice, low-keyed lesson. It was perfect for my mood. If “just plain lazy” can be considered a mood....
View ArticleThe Dressage Training Pyramid for Mere Mortals
We have a special treat this week! My good friend and fellow equestrian Lauren Baker and I are guest posting on each other’s blog. I’ve known Lauren since the late 90’s. She is the former editor and...
View ArticleOne on, One off
For Lesson #116, I chose to ride Windy again. I had some one-handed riding in mind and Windy doesn’t seem to care how many I use. By employing this advanced form of riding, I am able to take partial...
View ArticleProgram Note
Greetings Loyal Readers: just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be taking a break from my equestrian career to work on a couple of projects that are long overdue. Hope to be back in the saddle in...
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