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Line of men’s clothing at Belk. Seen at Riverchase Galleria. “Saddlebred is the foundation of Belk’s men’s private label business. It’s designed for Belk’s middle demographic, but skews slightly traditional.” MR: Belk’s Todd Huston Turns Labels into Brands, Diamantini, 2014. Onwards!Katherine

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase IV] Horses are now going out in the pasture together. They will be in for meals and for overnight. The vet said it was time. The horses said it was time. So, we put on ourContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 17 March, Release Both Krakens”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase IV] Day 2. Less drama; still much mood. Morning Horses led out with stern warning that the alpha mare was on the case. Nonsense would not be tolerated. Alpha mare, in this case, being a titleContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 16 March, Turnout Day 2, Same Turnout, Fewer Tentacles”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase IV] Milton al fresco. In field sans halter. The first day of turnout had mixed results. Morning First turnout session went great. Amid much trepidation, Chief Minion led Milton out to the field and removed theContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 15 March, Turnout Day 1, Release The Kraken”

Optimus at Stepping Stone Farm. Now that Milton is starting to go out on his own (crosses fingers), I decided I needed to get on with my life. So I went over for a saddle seat lesson. On one level, the existential questions remain. Should I stay with saddle seat? In what capacity? Should putContinue reading “Other Horses, Optimus Returns”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase III] Eleventh week post surgeryTwo weeks at clinic DONEFour weeks of at-home stall rest DONEFour weeks of paddock rest DONEStarting week 1 of four weeks pasture rest As of today, Milton has veterinary permission for aContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 13 March, Phase IV Begins, Turnout”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase III] Finishing week 10 post surgeryFinishing week 4 of paddock rest Today is the last day of Milton’s medium stall rest. Milton has been a star about his second month of stall rest at home. HisContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 12 March, Finishing Phase III”