It wasn’t the greatest day. 5 rails in show jumping with Johnny is a strong reminder of how humbling this sport is, and why you really need to fight if you are going to succeed. The day also marked Corteo’s first dressage test in about two years. Needless to say, he was a little ‘exuberant.’Continue reading “2017 Carolina Horse Trials – Day 2”
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2017 Carolina Horse Trials – Day 1
The Carolina Horse Trials began on Wednesday. After our extensive warm up routine, Johnny put in a solid performance scoring a 53.8 to finish in 33rd after dressage in the CIC Three Star division.
Go Johnny Go!
On Sunday I went down to North Atlanta Equestrian with Johnny (aka ‘Simply Priceless’) to do some gallop sets as part of our training for Badminton in a month. While there, I helped my friend Rebecca Bowman with some mustangs and took my new OTTB for a spin. Practical Joker (aka ‘PJ’) is my newContinue reading “Go Johnny Go!”
Red Hills
What I love about this sport is that it’s as much about supporting other riders as it is about riding yourself. Last week I had the opportunity to spend some time in Tallahassee with my Dad and support my friends Dani Moguel, Briggs Surratt, Will Zuschlag and more.
He’s back!
The Rocking Horse Winter II horse trials were great experience for Indy and Emit. for Indy, it was his first competition at the Training level. For my big banana boat Emit, this was his first recognized show ever! I was so proud of him as he maintained his composure and stayed in the ring evenContinue reading “He’s back!”
Mustang’s first show! Novice division helmet cam
Very proud of Emit conquering his very first cross country in the Novice Horse division at the Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials in Altoona, FL. Emit is a great mustang ambassador, showing people that mustang come in every shape, size, and color. #SaveAHorseRideAMustang
Indiana Chrome’s first Training!
Since this was Indy’s first training, I decided to school him through the water first. So I made a little detour (which is completely allowed.) He did get a little confused (fussing a little because he was distracted by the other jumps). Once he got his feet wet, he was then very brave to dropContinue reading “Indiana Chrome’s first Training!”
Mustang Cam! Hwin does Rocking Horse
Hwin did so well in her first event since last march! She didn’t miss a beat and was very happy and confident at the Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials.
Welly World
Behind the scenes, competition footage, and commentary from my ride with Simply Priceless (aka Johnny) at the 2017 Wellington Eventing Showcase.
2017 Wellington Eventing Showcase Helmet Cam
First helmet cam video of the season! Simply Priceless was so good on cross country at the $100,000 Land Rover Wellington Eventing Showcase. Excellent training for our first Badminton in just a few short months. #GoJohnnyGo