I went up to the Otter Creek HT last weekend to play groom/photographer/gopher/emotional support to two girls from the barn who were competing. It was a blast, despite the cold and steady hard rain on cross country day! Congrats to both girls – K & Enzo brought home first in the Sr. Beginner Novice, and … More Photography Friday: Otter Creek HT
I did my first ever actual Eventing Thing on Sunday and entered an unrecognized combined test. We did Starter Novice so it was 2′ jumps and the Beginner Novice A dressage test. Literally no pressure or reason to be nervous. Duke was a gentleman to braid, which I do not take lightly. Braiding a fidgety … More Show Recap: Geneva Equestrian CT
ALERT! ALERT! The World Equestrian Games 2018 will be held at Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina! I opened my Instagram just now to see… …and immediately proceeded to do my happy dance! It looks something like this: Who wants to go with me?! Link to the Chronicle of the Horse official press release.
This past weekend was the big finale show for the local circuit and it’s always a fun one. It’s an out of town one, so our team stays over in a hotel and it’s a full weekend of nonstop horse show goodness. We drove up Friday afternoon and schooled outside first. This went great, except … More Show Recap: WHJA Fall Finals
A quick reminder: My goals for this weekend’s show were to have rhythm and clarity. I put them in that order because it’s hard to achieve clarity without rhythm and the level of control and calmness that it provides. And I also wanted to not die of heat stroke. So did we achieve our goals? … More Show Recap: Sweet Summertime
Since our last show, life has been a whirlwind. I have traveled by plane, I have traveled by car, I have gone camping, I have been to a wedding, I have moved to a new place (but still in the same city). I have done all this while also keeping up with my full time job … More Rhythm & Clarity
When I read the initial report back in May that Chicago’s Balmoral Park was purchased by HITS, I was giddy. Living in Southeastern Wisconsin has its benefits, sure; but it has its limitations in terms of international-level jumping opportunities. No more! The park will be renovated into a world-class hunter/jumper venue, with its first shows beginning … More New Goal: Ride at HITS Balmoral Park
I am bursting with pride. Drifter went to his very first show this weekend. And he was a rockstar. He was a little nervous when we arrived, but settled right into his stall and from then on he offered a calm demeanor and willing attitude the whole weekend. I honestly went into the weekend totally prepared … More Drifter’s First Show
About a week ago, the time came to cut Drifter’s mane. Yes, the long, flowing locks had to be chopped off in the name of hunter show ring style. (He gets to keep the Fabio forelock, though!) It really was a shame to cut it off, but he now looks a lot cleaner and even … More Drifter’s Major Haircut
Autumn is a time of transition, and for me it is no different. Twinkle and I have competed together in our last show as a team, and we’re parting ways. This was always the plan: Ride and compete with Twinkle for a year, then go on to riding Drifter full time. It’s bittersweet all the … More Moving on, with a Twinkle in My Eye
Centered in the Saddle 