Friday afternoon at the World Cup in Las Vegas was a heartful one as Debbie McDonald retired her mare, Brentina. I am very much looking forward to interviewing Debbie today as I’d like to know just what was going through her mind as Brentina piaffe and passaged her way (in-hand) out of the arena to … Read More
A friend up in VA is hosting Michael Barisone at her facility. I’m quite bummed we’re shooting and too busy to attend the event!!!! I wanted to share as it sounds just too neat, I hear he’s a fabulous rider and trainer and she has just a beautiful facility!! Check it out if you have … Read More
The barn is functional. The perimeter fence set. The dressage court ready. All it took was moving a few simple potted plants around to make the cute little barn a tad bit elegant. Oh and check out those FABULOUS mats. They’ll be appearing in a future webisode and dang they were soooooo easy to install!!
I know most think of dressage and/or horse gals as typical prima donnas who’s nails are manicured and shirts starched. Well I’m here to tell you that most love horses so much they will do everything and anything it takes to make their passion a reality. That doesn’t stop with bucking hay. Here’s the 16 … Read More
Nothing is more rewarding than accomplishing something. Nothing is more rewarding than accomplishing something that my small size and stature would suggest I’m not capable of! It took me a while doing it solo but it was so worth it snapping this photo of the front gate after I’d hung it! Next step? I’m going … Read More
I couldn’t pass up this photo of a friends front license reflecting on the car park!
Last but certainly not least we’re getting the dressage court put in. Here’s a series of photos from near start to almost ready for riding. I’m REALLY excited to use my ABI tool to get the product moved evenly. But moreso, I can’t wait to start riding in it! Yah! Some leveling: The ruts. What … Read More
Here’s a cute picture of Cararra’s first night in her barn! We’ve been riding regularly and are planning to enter our first show together and her first show EVER here very soon!