Pictures from this past weekend's show are up on this website! If you would like to see them, they are at this site: Digital Hoofprints
Go to "galleries" you may have to register an email with them to view on the site. Once you are there, look for the 2012 gallery, the Smithtown Hunt Horse Show June 10th. We are in the Opportunity Pleasure division.
Joey is the horse with the blaze and hind stockings.
Pictures are pricey. I will order at least one but not sure which to choose. If you have one you like, let me know in the comments and maybe I'll buy the one with the most requests.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Joey's first Horse Show - everything I hoped for!
We did it! Today was the show, our first Horse Show and we ROCKED!
So tired but just had to share. I entered him in the English Pleasure Hunter Division and we won two 2nds, a 1st and Reserve Champion. Joey never put a hoof wrong and was a joy to ride.
Just so happy! <3
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Show Ring Ready: How To Befriend the Show Office Staff
Show Ring Ready: How To Befriend the Show Office Staff
This past weekend I helped out at the show secretary's desk for one of our local Hunter/Jumper shows. I happened to come across this article and thought it would be worth sharing after my experience. In all, the exhibitors were all great to deal with. However, there were a few folks who didn't have their numbers in order and I feel their trainers could have done a better job making sure that their clients were well prepared for what could happen.
If you are a coach, and you are not a newbie at taking clients to horse shows, there is really no excuse for not being sure that they are ready at every level, from sign-in to ingate.
This past weekend I helped out at the show secretary's desk for one of our local Hunter/Jumper shows. I happened to come across this article and thought it would be worth sharing after my experience. In all, the exhibitors were all great to deal with. However, there were a few folks who didn't have their numbers in order and I feel their trainers could have done a better job making sure that their clients were well prepared for what could happen.
If you are a coach, and you are not a newbie at taking clients to horse shows, there is really no excuse for not being sure that they are ready at every level, from sign-in to ingate.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
RWR (Real Women Ride) No Knot Hair Net from EriQuestrian, LLC - REVIEW
With my upcoming adventures in horse showing, I am beginning to get my stuff together and see what still fits and what I need to update. One of the things I will need to do is something with my hair to get it neatly under this new helmet.
In the past, I always had to fight with pins, clips and hair nets to gather my hairstyles up under my helmet. I do not "rock" the long straight hair look well and have usually had hair cuts that involved layers, which look great outside a helmet but are the devil to contain under one.
I remember with much negativity the pins poking into my scalp under the helmet, which suddenly became much tighter with the hair stuffed up under it. I loathe hair nets and the discomfort of the knot if not positioned "just so". However, they are a necessary evil unless you want those wispy pieces of hair to keep popping out and make you look like a barely contained madwoman in show clothes.
For years I just had my hair cut very short but with age and extra weight, the short cut looks less stylish and more severe on me. So here I am with a shoulder length layered cut and dreading pins, clips and hair nets again.
And then I came across this nifty item, which has taken hair nets and "helmet hair" out of the dark ages! I enthusiastically introduce the RWR No Knot Hair Net!
I HAD to have this! I ordered one right after watching the video. My hair is a lot of gray with some of my original brown in the back so I took a guess and ordered the blonde.
When the package arrived, I couldn't wait to try it out. I copied exactly what the woman in the video did and it absolutely worked! Perfectly! The very first time! My helmet still fit and my hair looked neat and show ready without a lot of fussing for the first time in my life! When I rode with it, my hair stayed put. No sneaky wisps of hair peeking out after working with the horse and my hair looked as good after the ride as when I started.
I love this hair net so much I now use it every time I ride because it's just so much more comfortable to ride without my hair all over the place and the bonus is when you slip it off after the ride, your hair is not as crazy-messy as it is without the hair net. Also, these are very durable hair nets, they are worth every penny of the price. I have been using it for a few months now and after a few rides, I wash it in the barn bathroom sink with hand soap and air dry it. It just keeps on doing its' job!
I give this product a 5-star thumbs up! Where was this all my horse show life? And now that I think of it, I'm off to order another one! Love!
In the past, I always had to fight with pins, clips and hair nets to gather my hairstyles up under my helmet. I do not "rock" the long straight hair look well and have usually had hair cuts that involved layers, which look great outside a helmet but are the devil to contain under one.
I remember with much negativity the pins poking into my scalp under the helmet, which suddenly became much tighter with the hair stuffed up under it. I loathe hair nets and the discomfort of the knot if not positioned "just so". However, they are a necessary evil unless you want those wispy pieces of hair to keep popping out and make you look like a barely contained madwoman in show clothes.
For years I just had my hair cut very short but with age and extra weight, the short cut looks less stylish and more severe on me. So here I am with a shoulder length layered cut and dreading pins, clips and hair nets again.
And then I came across this nifty item, which has taken hair nets and "helmet hair" out of the dark ages! I enthusiastically introduce the RWR No Knot Hair Net!
I HAD to have this! I ordered one right after watching the video. My hair is a lot of gray with some of my original brown in the back so I took a guess and ordered the blonde.
When the package arrived, I couldn't wait to try it out. I copied exactly what the woman in the video did and it absolutely worked! Perfectly! The very first time! My helmet still fit and my hair looked neat and show ready without a lot of fussing for the first time in my life! When I rode with it, my hair stayed put. No sneaky wisps of hair peeking out after working with the horse and my hair looked as good after the ride as when I started.
I love this hair net so much I now use it every time I ride because it's just so much more comfortable to ride without my hair all over the place and the bonus is when you slip it off after the ride, your hair is not as crazy-messy as it is without the hair net. Also, these are very durable hair nets, they are worth every penny of the price. I have been using it for a few months now and after a few rides, I wash it in the barn bathroom sink with hand soap and air dry it. It just keeps on doing its' job!
I give this product a 5-star thumbs up! Where was this all my horse show life? And now that I think of it, I'm off to order another one! Love!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Joey is now a USEF number
I took the plunge and registered Joey with the USEF/USHJA today.
Big plans in the works. Luck be willing, we will be competing in a registered horse show in less than 2 weeks. Exciting and scary at the same time!
His name is now officially, "Journey's End" but he'll always be Joey!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Joey update (with lots of pics!)
I know I haven't posted anything in awhile and have never posted any pictures of Joey and I riding. Finally, the wait is over! One of my barn buddies brought a camera with her last Saturday and here are some pictures of me and my little Clydesdale/QH doing our thing. Enjoy!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Equestrian Daniel Craig
Okay, after seeing the by now infamous Equestrian Ryan Gosling tumblr that everyone has been buzzing about and laughing out loud over the Equestrian Ryan Reynolds meme that was presented on the Tucker the Wunderkind blog, I decided to try a few with the celebrity hottie of my dreams.
I give you - Equestrian Daniel Craig
I give you - Equestrian Daniel Craig
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