Saturday in Omaha was exhausting. When horse showing, just the adrenaline wears me out. As I stand in the gate, waiting to ride the course, my heart slams and I get a good cardio workout. Especially going first horse of the day in the ring, being “the pathfinder”, as I was on Saturday. The track […]
Catching Up Again – May 11 Read More »
The second half of the Old Ladies Horse Showing adventure was stymied by computer issues, which I addressed when I returned. Then, I was so tired I couldn’t blog, and THEN my brother Michael visited, so I have waited until Wednesday to catch up. At present, I am in the dermatologist’s office for what might
I am tired and cranky and need to sleep for an early morning tomorrow. I am first in the order for tomorrow’s Adult Jumper Speed class. So just a few things about today. We watched Vaulting, which was way cooler than we expected! I took Bart for a couple of walks and rode him in
Horse showing is exhausting… It seems a glamorous sport, certainly an expensive one, but it’s hard work for many… For the Old Ladies Horse Showing, it is a blast. I’m sure Bart might rather be at home, but maybe not today. Harry says the rain has been a deluge. Here, in Nebraska, the trees are
Thursday – Speed Class – May 5 Read More »
May the 4th be with you! Our first full day in Omaha has been pretty tiring, but lots of fun. Today was Schooling Day, meaning just an opportunity to practice in the ring before the competition begins tomorrow. We were fortunate that Patrice Urban, who runs the office, let us check in early. Our paperwork
Schooling Day – May 4 Read More »