Gearing Up for Show Season: Outfitting the Horse

April 7, 2010

Now that we have a list of what we need for the kid, it’s time to prepare the beast for show season. The unseasonably nice weather in Vermont continues, along with my anticipation for show season. Our first show is about seven weeks away, the Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) show in Woodstock. My eagerness […]

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I am afraid of third grade

March 26, 2010

This week, as part of my mom duties, I went to the elementary school and spent an hour in the boy’s class “helping.” The husband and I (that is a lie, this was my idea and the husband was happy to go along) decided to try this so we can better understand the math program. […]

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Barn Manners: “Door!”

March 24, 2010

Question: Yesterday I was riding in the indoor when one of the lesson kids’ mom walked right in the ring with her DOG! No “Door!” or anything. She just walked right in without even looking. I had to pull up my 4-year-old to a halt. Luckily no one was hurt. She never even apologized, she […]

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Gearing up for show season: Getting the kid ready…

March 24, 2010

The nicest March weather I’ve experienced in the 15 years I’ve lived in Vermont has me looking forward to horse show season. Of course, our horse show season is still two months away, but hey, it’s never too early to start preparing. Plus, I’m guessing that the majority of the horse show moms out there […]

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Foolish Man Pride

March 17, 2010

Having read over several of my recent posts, I realize I’ve become quite good at making fun of myself. No surprise really, as I have so much material to work with. However, today I’m going to turn the lens on someone else. It’s time to make fun of Dad. She rides, he pays too. Have […]

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Barn Manners: Open Mouth, Insert Hoof

March 17, 2010

Question: There’s a new boarder in our barn. I’ve met her twice, and we’ve chatted about our horses, etc. Yesterday, I was introducing her to one of the trainers, and I completely blanked on her name. It was so embarrassing! What should you do when you’ve made yourself look like a complete goofball? Answer: I’ve […]

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Sundays, Grand Prix, White Britches and Underwear Disasters

March 17, 2010

Sorry gang, that I have been delinquent in updating my own web site. It’s the same old story, putting everyone else’s priorities above your own! Here’s a link to my COTH post about what being in Ocala on a Grand Prix Sunday reminded me of–white britches and underwear disasters. Read here for the full story. […]

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News from Ocala….

March 5, 2010

I’m back from a delightful week in Ocala.  I’ve posted about the trip on Chronicle of the Horse. Here are the links: February 25, 2010 First Day in Ocala February 28, 2010 More from Ocala March 4, 2001 Queen for a Day As you can tell from the pictures, this trip was a real downer […]

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