Bit and Spurs

Fancy is the age to graduate from a snaffle bit and go into a curb bit. I have been setting up the Wonder bit as a snaffle. Today I changed where the rein fits on the bit and poof, she is wearing a curb bit. Yee Haw! I self-graded C- to C at keeping my one hand grip on the reins. It’s very tough to cast aside one entire arm. The used arm gets upset as it is being asked to perform precision light handling of the horse’s mouth through…

Bucked Off ”Boothie” Today

I landed on my feet. You know what incredible balance I have and how much of a super athlete I am! My feet were already on the ground when the bucking occurred. I was just getting settled into the comfy seat of a shiny black booth. The bucking show occurred in a restaurant I frequently graze at. The seat was ajar! Being a good hand with booths, I settled the seat. The padded seat is a separate part of the booth. It fits into the booth structure. It took a…

Fancy Bold – Fancy Hot

This big arena that hosts events has “No Mounting Block” anywhere! We can’t get over that. Horses owned by older people must not board here. People trailer to events here like barrel racing and cow events. They must carry their own mounting block with them is what I guess. Fancy and I are participating in a Natural Solutions clinic with my clinicians and trainers, Tony and Jennifer Vaught. They have been coaching me for nearly thirt years. Yes, I’m almost experienced now. Http://www.forthehorseranch.com Outdoor Arena for Cow WorkingI’m looking for…

Two Fancy Classes…pfft

Larry Kilroy spoke to us during our Fox Trotter meeting. We need more riders in our local shows. If I can get riders, I’ll get classes in more shows. Will all of you pledge to ride?” At the time, I was so excited to have a new horse that I would have pledged anything.. I want to do it all. I took the pledge. Summer heat and high humidity is here. I hate it. It erases my outdoors desire. However, I pledged... The Greater Kansas City Arabian Association has a…