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Don't Give Up and Don't Give In!
At the end of February, William and I competed in our first Prix St. Georges class. While we were still struggling with our changes in...
Sam
Mar 8, 2016


It Starts In The Stall
As someone who hangs her shingle out and calls herself a horse trainer, I feel it is my responsibility when a horse comes in for training...
Sam
Feb 9, 2016


If the Saddle Fits...
If The Saddle Fits… When I first moved to Gallifrey I knew I was unhappy with the saddle I had purchased (and fitted) for William. It fit...
Sam
Feb 2, 2016
Quality Over Quantity
The weather here in Savannah has been a little kooky lately. Just this week alone we've had lows in the 20s but some highs in the 60s and...
Sam
Jan 23, 2016


Please Put Your Hands Together... And Forward!
William and I have had a break from showing since November. At first not having somewhere to be every weekend tends to be nerve wracking...
Sam
Jan 14, 2016


Bye Bye 2015
What a fantastic 2015 I've had. I cannot even believe what Sir William and I have accomplished in our first show season in Region 3. I am...
Sam
Jan 1, 2016


And We'll All Float on Okay
The past week has been full of new things for Hagrid. I introduced the side reins to him, which after a bit of chewing on the bit I was...
Sam
Dec 21, 2015


Hagrid, So Far.
Since arriving the day before the USDF Region 3 Championships, Hagrid has settled in rather nicely. He has become quite the novelty at...
Sam
Dec 13, 2015


Thank You, Thank You Very Much!
I sincerely hope everyone reading this had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving (and Black Friday) this year. It was a welcome break for me...
Sam
Nov 29, 2015


Hitting The Dirt Is Hard On The Ego
I got bucked off today. It happens. It happens to all of us, even the Olympians. Everyone handles a rough situation like a fall...
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Nov 19, 2015


Judging a Book By Its Cover
I recently had a new working student join Team Gallifrey and she brought along her adorable five year old OTTB. During our first lesson...
Sam
Nov 6, 2015
There Is No Magic Bullet
We just have to ride better. I think for some of us it is so easy to get caught up in some new gimmick. Whether it's training or tack or...
Sam
Oct 30, 2015


Wanting It
Making the decision to do something in the horse industry is, for some of us, a “no brainer”. Making the educated decision to do...
Sam
Oct 24, 2015


Staying Positive
There are days, like today, where I get a frustrated with how my horses are going. It felt easier last week, suddenly things that worked...
Sam
Oct 15, 2015


Say Hello to My Little Friend
Last month... Well, okay, really this past August. Or was it July? Either way, this summer I was on a mission. A horse hunting mission....
Sam
Oct 12, 2015


Regionals Recap
Thursday, my trusted assistant and groom, Mikki and I hit the road with William in tow to the 20 I was greeted by our friends and...
Sam
Oct 10, 2015


I like big butts and I cannot lie.
I know exactly when I fell for the big horses. I grew up riding and showing Hunters where fine boned Warmbloods and petite TBs were all...
Sam
Oct 7, 2015
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