Author Archives: Virtual Brush Box

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase III] Week 8 post surgeryWeek 2 of paddock rest What is up with blog horses? We’ve already heard about Charlie’s abscess and how he doesn’t like to be stuck inside. “He’s a good dog, but….. aContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 25 Feb, Part of a Crowd”

Because in an alternate, non-colic timeline, Friday posts are about photography. While taking photos of the dogs, I had an inadvertent educational session concerning my phone. I dislike inadvertent educational sessions. [Rubber Ducky Day 2020, process notes] Did you know that camera phones have focus lock? Mine does. Did you know that focus lock shows upContinue reading “Photo Lesson at the Dog Spa”

Bath time! Rose is dubious. A separate room. Everything you could want, at waist level, with warm water. Your ride is here. A clean Jasmine Jasmine had citrus for degreasing and Espree for whitening. Rose had the same with a dash of oatmeal. Soapy Rose. Rinsing Rose. Drying Jasmine. More drying, Rose this time. IndustrialContinue reading “The Dogs Have A Spa Day”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin, Phase III] Week 8 post surgeryWeek 2 of paddock rest Horse is injured. Feed more! He needs strength! He needs to gain back the weight he lost! Horse is confined. Feed less! Extra calories will bubble outContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 22 Feb, A Delicate Balance”

The night photos are from the Babylon, Chaos, & Muses Parade. The day photos are from Endymion. Photos by Michelle Duplichien. Borders & watermarks added. Thank you, Michelle! Rabbit Hole Uptown Messenger: Rolling tonight: Watch the weather ahead of Babylon, Chaos and Muses, February 16, 2023Mid-City Messenger: Here’s what you need to know before EndymionContinue reading “Mardi Gras Parade Horses, Guest Photos”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Eighth week post surgeryTwo weeks at clinic DONEFour weeks of at-home stall rest DONEOne week of paddock rest DONEStarting week 2 of four weeks of paddock restStill to go, four weeks pasture rest Everyone is fine.Continue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 20 Feb, Minor Mishap”

Explanation. We have a horse on stall rest following colic surgery. This has taken over the blog. Mostly. [Begin] Finishing week 7 post surgeryFinishing week 1 of paddock rest … and as soon as I brag on Rodney, he makes a liar out of me. Or does he? In yesterday’s post, I said that RodneyContinue reading “Stall Rest Chronicles 19 Feb, Watching Rodney”