Monthly Archives: July 2012

Olympic Eventing Over

Well, this Olympics was pretty disappointing in terms of the U.S. team but hey, at least they made a good run of it! I actually am a bit more disappointed that Mark Todd and Mary King weren’t able to snag … Continue reading

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Today’s Olympic Notes

I’m not exactly sure why I get so excited about the Olympics or why I find myself watching hours of sports I have no normal interest in. I guess I just get all caught up in that Olympic spirit with … Continue reading

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The ICP Experience

When the USEA first started ICP (instructor certification program) several years ago, I thought it was a fantastic idea. I mean why not do it? Ok, I know several reasons why people don’t go through the program and honestly, I’m … Continue reading

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Success at Loch Moy… and other things

Well this weekend at Loch Moy was much cooler than last weekend. Thankfully all of my students knew it was better to scratch their horses last weekend due to the excessive heat and save them for a better day. This … Continue reading

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Photos from Stephen clinic

Here are two photos that Stephanie Bradley Green (Stephen’s sister) took and posted on Stephen’s facebook page. Thanks Stephanie! Go to Stephen’s page to see more photos of the other riders. Warming up on the flat before the lesson. That … Continue reading

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Irreplaceable Jack

Last night I took Jack over to A Bit Better Farm to ride with Stephen Bradley. Jack had be a bit of a pain in the ass earlier in the week and I wasn’t really looking forward to the lesson. … Continue reading

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Always an Adventure

So, when Seema was staying at my place during the eventing rally/schooling horse trials, we both noticed what looked like a leak in the ceiling. Nothing was dripping from the ceiling but you could see where some sort of brownish … Continue reading

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Pics from Mary’s clinic

Click here for a recap of Mary’s clinic (Red Hawke Eventing). There are a bunch of photos from the clinic on that site. Below are a few more of Jack and I that Hannah Youngblood took. I wasn’t sure if … Continue reading

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Wicked Storms Made for a Fun Weekend

So, Friday I skipped out of work a bit early (i.e. 1pm) and went home to take a nap. The plan was to go out with friends that night for a movie and drinks. By the time we all finished … Continue reading

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