Skip to content

Centered in the Saddle

On horseback as in life: stay centered for best results.

  • Home
  • About
  • Staying Centered
  • Favorite Things
  • Contact

Tag: Drifter

Drifter’s Major Haircut

May 12, 2016

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

6 Comments Drifter’s Major Haircut

The Life-Changing Kirsten Nelsen Clinic

May 9, 2016

It’s not dramatic when I say that riding in a clinic with Kirsten Nelsen this weekend was life-changing. Her whole philosophy is called Training for Optimal Balance, which includes both physical and mental balance for horses and riders. She is a follower of Jean Luc Cornille and his philosophy of the Science of Motion. The weekend … More The Life-Changing Kirsten Nelsen Clinic

4 Comments The Life-Changing Kirsten Nelsen Clinic

Drifter Jumps Like a Big Boy

March 1, 2016

In my lesson last week, Drifter was pretty lazy and dopey. I was actually pretty happy about this because the last three weeks or so, he’s been pretty spooky and revved up – particularly in one stupid corner where, apparently, there be dragons. (Screw you, winter in Wisconsin!) Anyway. He mostly ignored the Dragon Corner … More Drifter Jumps Like a Big Boy

3 Comments Drifter Jumps Like a Big Boy

Drifter: A Jumper in the Making

January 18, 2016

Over the weekend, I had a jumping lesson on Drifter. He has been coming along so well, even after having three weeks off around the holidays while I was traveling, dealing with the awful mud we’ve been having and the fluctuations this week from sub-zero to 40-degree weather. It’s enough to make even the sanest person go … More Drifter: A Jumper in the Making

5 Comments Drifter: A Jumper in the Making

That Time I Jumped Drifter (Again)

October 14, 2015

Oh my gosh, guys. In my most recent lesson on Drifter, we jumped for real! Not just cavalettis or even a single small jump; they were real, honest jumps! It was nice enough to ride outside, so our trainer, Leanne, wanted to have us experiment with going over the colorful, “spookier” jumps set up out … More That Time I Jumped Drifter (Again)

4 Comments That Time I Jumped Drifter (Again)

Drifter’s Diary: October 2015

October 7, 2015

We are at a beginning, Drifter and I. It’s really more of a middle; after all, we’ve been working together for a year now. But this is the start of our partnership, I think. It’s certainly a new beginning in that my attention is now solely focused on him. It feels like a beginning because … More Drifter’s Diary: October 2015

2 Comments Drifter’s Diary: October 2015

That Time I Jumped Drifter

July 20, 2015

Last week, Twinkle had a visit from the chiropractor, so I rode Drifter in my lesson. Usually we either jump or work on fairly advanced stuff since the lesson is a group of older competitive riders, so I was both excited and slightly nervous about riding Drifter in that environment. But I was mostly looking … More That Time I Jumped Drifter

7 Comments That Time I Jumped Drifter

The Handsomest Horse in the Land

June 5, 2015

Feel free to debate me on this point, but Drifter has become the handsomest horse in the world, as far as I’m concerned. He has shedded out into the rich gray-brown mocha-y color with dapples, and highlights in his mane and tail. Add in the dark points on his legs and face, the dorsal stripe, … More The Handsomest Horse in the Land

4 Comments The Handsomest Horse in the Land

Drifter’s Diary: Part II

December 26, 2014

Wow, it has been quite a good three months. I can’t believe I’m about to officially turn 5 years old! I’ve been learning a lot with my Person and we’ve gotten really good at some things. I am starting to fill out and look like a real adult horse instead of a baby. These last … More Drifter’s Diary: Part II

7 Comments Drifter’s Diary: Part II

Hand Gallop’s Blog Hop: What’s in a Name?

October 14, 2014

I LOVE thinking of fun horse names. Will I ever use 99% of them? Nope. That’s okay, it’s still fun…which is why I’m so pumped for Hand Gallop’s blog hop! What’s the origin of your horse’s show name and barn name? Since I’ve begun working with Drifter with the goal of showing him (in like two years … More Hand Gallop’s Blog Hop: What’s in a Name?

5 Comments Hand Gallop’s Blog Hop: What’s in a Name?

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Enter your email address to follow Centered in the Saddle and receive notifications of new awesome posts by email.

Let’s Be Facebook Friends!

Let’s Be Facebook Friends!

Favorite Equine Resources

  • Equestrian Magazine
  • Eventing Nation
  • High End Used Saddles
  • Horse Collaborative
  • Horse Nation
  • Horse Radio Network
  • Redwood Tack

Top Posts & Pages

  • Review: Leather Honey Cleaner & Conditioner
  • To Boot or Not to Boot: That is the Question.
  • Breed Profile: Foundation Quarter Horse
  • Sundance Farm H.T. Recap: Dressage & Stadium
  • Thoughts while Riding without Stirrups
  • Review: Tekna Fancy Stitched Open Front Jumping Boots
  • Home
  • About
  • Staying Centered
  • Favorite Things
  • Contact

Click to follow this blog. You'll receive an email when new posts are published.

The Social Medias

  • View Centered in the Saddle’s profile on Facebook
  • View stay_centered’s profile on Twitter
  • View centeredinthesaddle’s profile on Instagram
Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Centered in the Saddle
    • Join 319 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Centered in the Saddle
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...