Category Archives: Barrels and Poles

Our first horse show – preparation

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Bill

Although we’ve been to lots of horse shows over the years, today marks the first day we’re participating in an event class. Specifically, I’m running Romeo in the barrels. Here I am the morning of the event, nervous and realizing … Continue reading →

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Gaited Event Training – Hello Spring

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Bill

Spring 2010 is less than a week away now and the weather is noticeably warmer. While buying feed the other day, I saw another sure sign of spring – a local horse show event schedule. I’ve been saying for a … Continue reading →

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Pole Bending Training

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Bill

Mikki and I got our first pole bending lessons last night and we even got the Kid back on a horse, briefly. Horse friends invited us over to try pole bending and it’s something Mikki has been wanting to try … Continue reading →

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Romeo wins at the rodeo!

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Bill

Romeo participated in a youth rodeo this past weekend and placed 1st, 2nd and 4th in a few competitions. The competition was pretty good but in the end Romeo and his rider were apparently better in the mud (it rained … Continue reading →

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