As you know, we're pretty top-shelf and high brow here at AWIP. We hold standards high and all that fancy stuff.
As you can see from this recent pic shot on laundry day:
Doesn't everybody dry their polos by hanging them from patio umbrellas? Looked like a great big ol' funky Octopus when the wind kicked up!
I live in a very suburban neighborhood and there's not a horse to be seen around here, but the neighbors have gotten used to seeing horse stuff all over my yard. One was walking her dog with a friend on a day I had my mare's blankets drying on the hedge and saddle pads strewn all over the table. The friend asked what they were, and the neighbor said they were horse blankets. I heard the friend ask, "Blankets for horses? Do they sleep in her bed, too?"
My buddy Cheryl sent me this pic from Facebook. She asked if this was a picture of me. I told her nope, this is to classy to be me. If this were a picture of me I'd be riding astride, my shirt would be covered in green horse slobber, my face would be bright red and sweaty, and I'd be reaching out for a big glass of Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale!
'Cause that's how we roll here at AWIP! Just keeping it real, people!
That photo is incredible. That should be a new class at shows...
ReplyDeleteI know, Liz! Doesn't it blow your mind?? I like your idea -- what would we call that class?
DeleteSidesaddle Hunter, Ladies To Ride: Champagne Brunch Jump
ReplyDeleteRiders will be judged on ability to jump a fully-set brunch table, height 3', without disturbing tabletop place settings, silverware, glasses, candelabra, etc. While jumping rider is to procure full glass of champagne from waiter without spilling it. Riders and horses to be judged on proper attire/tack, suitability, and elegance of jumping effort, as well as non-spillage of champagne. Breakage of crystal or china, or injury to waiter to result in elimination.
How'd I do? :-)
OMG! You nailed it! I was reading and scratching my head, totally believing you and thinking it was a real class until I got to the last sentence and How'd I Do part!
DeleteDang girl, you are GOOD!
Maybe if they served beer at big horse shows, people would be less snobby and they'd enjoy themselves more. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that picture! :)
ReplyDeleteI will never be able to fathom how ladies ride side saddle, especially over fences!
ReplyDeleteAmy, if you want to have some real fun, trailer your horses home into your suburban neighborhood sometime. 10,000 kids will suddenly appear. And they'll be full of questions much like the youngster's query regarding your horse blankets. We did this once. Our cat was never the same.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like Madeline's idea. Beer: the Great Social Leveler.
I wish it were a real class!
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