Last Saturday was BCET’s last regular show of the 2013-2014 IHSA season. This show was back in Connecticut for the regionally hosted show, meaning that all the teams would contribute and help the show run smoothly. Becker was designated to help hold horses for the day, not a hard job for a horse-crazy team. BecauseContinue reading “Next Stop…Regionals!”
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Double Header – Part Two
When my alarm went off for day two of BCET’s sleep deprived weekend the only thing I wanted to do was stay in my burrito roll of blankets and fall back into oblivion. If only. Instead, I dragged myself out of bed for another day of exhaustion, cold temperatures, and horse showing. Again, my bodyContinue reading “Double Header – Part Two”
Double Header – Part One.
Second semester means the second half of Becker’s IHSA season. After welcoming one new rider and one returning rider onto the team, BCET was ready to start practicing for our first weekend of showing. Not only would our first show of 2014 be at the end of spring break, therefore cutting our break in half,Continue reading “Double Header – Part One.”
A Warm Winter Sunday
The only time I am thankful for New England’s crazy weather is when 50 degree weather is dropped on us in the dead of winter. Two weeks ago I was piling on the the heavy weight blankets so the Prince wouldn’t freeze with hairy horse buns off, while last week I was ready to stripContinue reading “A Warm Winter Sunday”
Practice Your Guts
George Morris: the huntseat equitation god. Us horse people know who he is and as much as we would LOVE to ride with him, he is TERRIFYING. Besides his teachings, George is famous for his “George-isms”. Little things he says in his clinics to riders that make you laugh, cry, or be inspired. There isContinue reading “Practice Your Guts”
Breeches & Boat Shoes 